Lower Volga Village Project

BAALMAN, Emma
b. 30 Oct 1919 - Angelus, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2005 - Longmont, Colorado
From Obituary Clipping
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont. Born to Benjamin and Mary (Korte) Baalman. She married Robert T. Coulson on May 7, 1940, in Longmont. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Bobby Claire Coulson; her parents; four brothers, John, Edward, George and Bernard Baalman; and three sisters, Martha Knipe, Helen Stockham and Catherine Baalman. Mrs. Coulson is survived by three daughters, Karen Hamilton and her husband Vern (COULSON) of Firestone, Mary Casey and her husband Patrick of Frederick and Kris Martin and her husband Ken of Arlington, Texas; two sons, Charles Coulson and his wife Judith of Thornton and Michael Coulson and his wife Denise of Avondale, Ariz.; a sister, Irene Hanson of Longmont; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

BABITZKE, Emma
b. 2 Mar 1909, Goodwin, Oklahoma
d. 14 Jul 1999
Parents were Christian and Christiana (Koch) Babitzke. On Dec. 4, 1928, she married THEODORE SCHNEIDER at Lipscomb. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977, her daughter, Laura, an infant son, her parents, a sister, Dollie Longhofer and five brothers, Jake, Bert, Ben, T.C. and Paul. Emma is survived by a daughter and her husband, Gertrude and Frank Knowles; two grandchildren and their spouses, Kenny and Charlene Knowles and Vickie and Rick Yeager; four great grandchildren, Brandon Knowles and his wife,Shala, Rodney Knowles, and Shari and Michael Yeager; two brothers and their wives, Henry and Christina Babitzke of Spearman, Tex., and Chris and Evelyn Babitzke of Canadian,Tex.; three sisters, Valentine Schoenhals of Lipscomb, Tex., Anita Anthony of Amarillo, Tex., and Erna Gragert of Colorado Springs, Colo; a sister in law, Ollie Babitzke of Higgins, Tex.

BACH, Euphrosine
b. 6 June 1907 - Graff, Russia
d. 12 Mar 2004 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 14, 2004
Daughter of John and Ann Marie Bollig Bach. On Nov. 7, 1928 she married Andrew DINKEL at Ness City. He died Oct. 27, 1981. Survivors include: two sons, Hilary, Wichita, and Cletus, Las Vegas; seven daughters, Marjorie Dinkel, Plainville, Mary Villines, Tecumseh, Okla., Twila Helfrich, Dodge City, Vivian Helfrich, Las Cruces, N.M., Patricia Gleeson, Azusa, Calif., Betty Bryson, Lawrence, and Donna Hilmes, Othello, Wash. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; two brothers, Joseph and Benny Bach; three sisters, Agatha Brown, Mary Dinkel and Catherine Dreiling; and six grandchildren. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

BACHMAN, Henry J.
b. 26 Dec 1906 - Poulskoi, Russia
d. 16 Aut 1986 - Elkhart, Kansas
Obit Card
He married Eva NELSON Dec. 24, 1927, at Meade. Survivors: wife, of the home; daughters, Vida Warner, Elkhart; Ida Gaylord, Guymon, Okla.; Dorothy Foster, Amarillo, Texas; Norma Lynn, Plains; sons, Melvin Bachman, Dalhart, Texas; Alvin Bachman, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Richard Bachman, Oklahoma City; sisters, Maida Bachman, Meade; ElFreda Schmidt, Hutchinson; Vera Meade, Ensign; brothers, Edgar and Leo, both of Meade; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Stratford, Texas.

BACHMAN, Louise
b. 17 May 1906 - Loveland, Colorado
d. 14 Jan 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 01-21-04
Born to Henry and Magdalene (Gall) Bachman. On Feb. 19, 1926, she married Henry STROH in Denver. He died Jan. 29, 1972. Survivors are a son, Robert Stroh of Johnstown; a sister, Flora Stobbs of Loveland. Her parents, a sister, Lydia Ackerman, and three brothers, Carl, Fred and Paul Bachman, are deceased. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

BACHMEIR, Elton E.
b. 17 Sep 1932 - Flasher, North Dakota
d. 23 Feb 2006 - Wheatland, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Interment, with military honors, will be held in Wheatland Cemetery. Son of Anna (Blotsky) and John Bachmeier. He married Phyllis Ritter in South Dakota. They were the parents of six children and, later, divorced. He married Elizabeth "Liz" NELSON on Aug. 18, 1968, in Cheyenne. They lived in Casper until 1980, when they moved to Wheatland and he built their home with the help of his nephew, Michael Bachmeier. Survivors include his wife of 37 years of Wheatland; six children and their spouses, Timothy E. Bachmeier of Casper, Twyla Fritz and Tamra Bennett of Mobridge, S.D., Trina Lyons of Brandon, S.D., Tresa Shillingstad of Eureka, S.D., and Tonia Scharberg of Casper; stepson, Bruce Iverson of Montana; four brothers, Zack Bachmeier of Modesto, Calif., Leo Bachmeier of Pueblo, Colo., and Albert and Gabriel Bachmeier of Rapid City, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; a step-grandson; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother and sister who died at birth.

BACKER, Anna
b. 25 Aug 1904, Kraft, Russia
d. 5 May 1955
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Frederick and Anna Rexius Backer. At seven years of age, she came with her family to the United States. She married John SCHMUNK on March 23, 1924 at Scottsbluff. She is survived by: Daughters and sons-in-law: Nadine and Cliff Dietrich of Scottsbluff and Ginger and Keith Towne of Gering. Daughter-in-law: Aldora Schmunk of Gering. Brother: Alex Backer of Arvada, Colorado. Sister: Mary Rupp of Torrington. Nine grandchildren: Roxi Smith, Natalie Jenkins, Oak Dietrich, Shelley Schuessler, Jody Sperry, Monte Schmunk, Terry Towne, Traci Jackson, and Trevor Towne. Fifteen great grandchildren: Ryan and Graham Smith, Natasha and Jaclyn Jenkins, Mitchel Dietrich, Sierra Schuessler, Lisa and Danielle Sperry, Jason and Zac Schmunk, Jacob Stein, Jordon Towne, and Jeremy, Dichele, and Danica Jackson. She was preceided in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, her husband John, her son Walter, and two grandsons, Jeffrey Towne and John Schmunk.

BACKER, Marie A.
b. 29 Jun 1912 - Kraft, Russia
d. 12 April 2004 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Torrington Telegram, Torrington, WY - 9 Apr 2004
Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of Frederick and Anna (Rexius) Backer. Marie came to the United States with her parents in 1913. She married Carl M. RUPP on Jan. 7, 1945, at Scottsbluff. She is survived by her husband, Carl, of Torrington; son and daughter-in-law Carl F. and Margaret Rupp of Torrington; daughter and son-in-law, Amelia and Robert Hytrek, also of Torrington; granddaughters, Catherine Mirich and husband, Sam of Cheyenne, Carla Rupp of St. Louis, Mo., Caren Speckner and husband, Joe, of Lingle and Anna Marie Hytrek of Torrington; a great-grandson, Nicholas Mirich of Cheyenne. Marie was preceded in death by brothers, Frederick Backer; George Backer and wife, Mollie, David Backer and wife, Lillian and Alex Backer and wife, Helen; sisters, Natalie Kautz and husband, Jake; Anna Schmunk and husband, John, Katherine Morgheim and husband, Alex and Amelia Rupp and husband, David. Marie was the last sibling of her family, having outlived her brothers and sister and all their spouses.

BACKHUS, Edwin G.
B. 1 Feb 1911 - Tampa, Kansas
D. 22 Dec 20091, Salina, Kansas
Form Marion County Record - January 2, 2002
Son of John G. and Helena (Ottensmeier) Backhus. He married Pearl RIFFEL on his birthday, Feb. 1, 1942, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. She preceded him in death April 23, 1988. Others preceding him in death was an infant son, Larry Lee, on Feb. 18, 1946. Survivors include seven brothers, Emil and Adolph Backhus, both of Herington, Herbert, Edwin, and Wilbert Backhus, all of Tampa, Harry Backhus of Leavenworth, and John Backhus of Enterprise; four sisters, Alma Meyer and Frieda Bentz of Tampa, Ella Heidemann of Decatur, Ill., and Wilma Nunn of Pratt.

BAGLEY, Geo. Archie
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 13, 1890
Died on March 8.

BAHLS, Bernita E.
b. 28 Oct 1918, St. Joseph, Kansas hospital
d. 1 Mar 1998, Lincoln
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, March 3, 1998
Dau of August O. and Mary S. Mae Bahls. On Oct. 29, 1935, she married Vernon A. SCHULTZ at Larned. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Richard V; four daughters, Edith Winkler, Betty Lou Douglas, Mary Jo Gibson, and Marsha Fox; a sister, Bertha Bricker, Lucas.She was preceded in death by a brother, Emil Bahls; and a sister, Irene Hampton.

BAILEY, Jerry Dean
b. 22 Jan 1929 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
d. 4 Aug 1996 - Wichita, Kansas
Married Jean WILHELM on February 25, 1949, in Russell.

BAILEY, W. Chester
b. 26 Feb 1913, Jetmore
d. 7 Jul 1982, Hodgeman County.
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Alice BETSCHART Feb. 12, 1947, in Dalhart, Texas. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bill and John; one daughter, Barbara Whipple; one brother, Walt of Jetmore.

BAINUM, Donna Jean
b. 11 Sep 1938 - Colorado
d. 12 Mar 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 14, 2004
Daughter of George E. and Louise M. Radulovich Bainum. On Nov. 30, 1957, she married Delmer D. KAUFMAN at Wheat Ridge, Colo. He survives, at Moundridge. Other survivors include: a son, Dale George, Denton, Texas; two daughters, DeLonna Marie "DeDee" Lehman, Newton, and Debra Michelle Kaufman, Irving, Texas; a brother, George "Sonny" Bainum Jr., Byers, Colo.; a sister, Leah McAndrews, Loveland, Colo.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

BAKER, Esther E.
b. 10 Nov 1908 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1994 - Oberlin, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune, November 22, 1994
Daughter of Conrad and Amelia Keil Baker. She married R. A. "Al" DEINES Jan. 1, 1931, at Galatia. He died June 11, 1990. Survivors include three sons, William Deines of Burlington, Stanley Deines of Denver, and Steven Deines of Marion, Iowa; three sisters, Elsie Meyer of Wichita, Mildred Suellentrop of Great Bend and Irene Persful of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Baker; and one sister, Calista Baker. Burial will be at Oberlin Cemetery.

BAKER, Flossie
b. 29 Nov 1896, Plevna
d. 15 Mar 1982, Wesley Towers
From Hutchinson News
She married John O. ANKERHOLZ Dec. 31, 1916, in Plevna. He died Sept. 13, 1978. Survivors: son, Jay Ankerholz; daughters, Mrs. Donna Ellis and Mrs. Gail Cusick.

BAKER, Hannah
b. 15 Aug 1901 - Fairview, Oklahoma
d, 24 Nov 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 26, 2002
HILLSBORO - Hannah Weber, 101, died Nov. 24, 2002, at Hillsboro Community Medical Center, Long Term Care Unit, Hillsboro. She was born Aug. 15, 1901, at Fairview, Okla., the daughter of Jacob and Lena Ollenberger Baker. A resident of Hillsboro since the late 1960s, moving from Canada, she was a homemaker. On Dec. 10, 1924, she married Jacob Weber. He died in 1975. Survivors include: two sons, Orville, Wichita, and Virgil, Marion; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Strassburg Baptist Church, rural Marion, with Pastor Brad Seifert presiding. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

BAKER, Nancy J.
b. 20 Dec 1933 - Geneva, Nebraska
d. 16 Mar 2006 - Morrill, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Mar 2006
She was united in marriage to Thomas Sayre BAKER June 9, 1954, at Morrill. The union was blessed with three children, Deborah, Richard and Shannon. Nancy is survived by daughters Deb (Jim) Strauch of Morrill, Shannon Dyer of Longmont, Colo.; granddaughters Mackenzie (Tim) Wardyn of Morrill, Laura Kautz of Kearney, Joslyn Dyer of Laramie, Wyo. and Erin Dyer of Hyannis, brothers and sisters-in-law William and Bonnie Baker of Morrill, Faith and Clayton Smith of Hot Springs, Ark., Michael and Tiny Baker of Nixa, Mo., sister Elveda (Ronald) Elzinc of Lincoln; and the light of her life great-grandson Isaac Wardyn. She was preceded in death by husband Tom; brothers Charles E. Montgomery; and her parents Monty and Fae Montgomery.

BAKER, Olinda
b. 18 Aug 1918 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
d. Apr 2001 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - April 13, 2001
Graveside service for Olinda Haffner, 83, was Monday, April 9, 2001 at theOmega Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery. She was the daughter of Jacob and Katie (Baker) Haffner. Survivors include a sister, Emma Haffner, Hitchcock, and four cousins.

BAKER, Orvin F.
b. 5 Sep 1932 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 9 Jan 2006 - Morrill, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 10 Jan 2006
Inurnment will be at the Emerald Cemetery. Born to Floyd and Eleanor (Ostermiller) Baker. He married Virginia A. BORGMAN Jan. 20, 1955, at College View. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Baker of Fort Collins, Colo., and Claire Brown and her husband Larry of Northglenn, Colo.; sons, Michael Baker of Evans, Colo., Mark C. Baker of Morrill, and Todd Baker and his wife Jodee of Grand Junction, Colo.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Duke Baker, both of Lincoln, sister, Joan Baker of Lincoln, and his dog, Muffie. His parents and his wife preceded him in death.

BAKER, Ralph Charles
b. 20 Dec 1916, Saxman
d. 30 Oct 1999, Sterling
From Hutchinson News - Monday, November 1, 1999
Son of Ralph and Mabel Starks Baker. On Feb,. 24, 1941, he married Jean PARTINGTON at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Neal and Carl Eugene; a daughter, Jean Ann Davis; two brothers, Lawrence, Inman, and Darold, Hutchinson; two sisters, Esther Seybert and Corrine Guthrie. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Moses, Dean, Howard, Wylie and Edon J.; three sisters, Julia Hanks, Mildred Meade and Donna Fern Archer, and a grandson.

BALDWIN, Robert Eli
B. 27 May 1911 - Nekoma, Kansas
D. 30 Dec 1984 - Longmont, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Robert Eli and Lydia (Meier) Baldwin. He married Helen F. COCHELL Aug. 12, 1935, at Rush Center. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Ross, La Crosse; a sister, Elsie Bolen, Holyoke, Colo.

BALTZ, Louise E.
b. 28 Dec 1882, Quincy, Ill
d. 23 Aug 1982, Ransom
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, August 25, 1982
She married David W. NORTH in January 1901, at Attica. He died in 1955. Survivors: son, Louis, Pampa, Texas; daughters, Ruby Fin, Utica; Blanche Eichman, Salida, Colo.; Oma Bttes, Kermit, Texas; Edith Land, Dighton; Esther Smith, Pampa, Texas.

BALZER, Amalia
b. 29 Mar 1897 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 12 May 1986 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Sunday May 13, 1941, Tuesday, May 13, 1986
Spouse's Name: JACOB PROPP.
Date of Birth: Monday, March 29, 1897 Place of Birth: OBERDORF, RUSSIA
Date of Death: Monday, May 12, 1986 Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI
Cemetery: ROSELAWN

BALZER, Dave and Margaret Friesen
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 6, 2003
Balzer and the former Margaret FRIESEN were married Aug. 30, 1938, at Zoar Mennonite Church, Inman. Hosts for the open house will be their children and spouses, Doris and Gordon Pierce, Pecasset, Mass., and Stan and LaDonna Balzer, Inman, They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

BALZER, Earl M.
b. 2 Jan 1928 - Mountain Lake, Minnesota
d. 18 Jan. 1998 - Greshma, Oregon
From Hutchinson News - Friday, Jan. 20, 1998
Son of Henry H. and Helena Balzer. On August 11, 1950, he married Lola J. SCHMIDT. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Thayne; two daughters, Ronna Unger, and Jenelle Ediger.

BALZER, Florence
b. 9 Nov 1919, Inman
c. d. 25 Mar 2000, Tulsa, Okla
Parents were Jacob P. and Marie F. Neufeld Balzer. On Nov. 22, 1950, she married Jake PENNER in Inman. Survivors include two sons, Jay D. and Al R; a daughter, Flora J; a brother, David R. Balzer; a sister, Rosella Kejr.

BALZER, Frank E.
b. 8 Oct 1919, Harvey County
d. 22 Feb 1985, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, February 24, 1985
He married Martha MOSIMAN Oct. 8, 1940, at Elbing. Survivors: wife; sons: Milford, Gerald; brothers: Arnold, Newton; Howard, Potwin; sister, Edna Jane Nickle, Buehler.

BALZER, Jacob F.
b. abt 1903
d. 18 Jan 2000, Adams Okla
Survivors: wife, Lyda; sons, Joelle, Ronald, Howard and Ted; daughter, Elnadine.

BALZER, Katherine Elisabeth
b. 5 Oct 1884 - Oberdorf, Volga
d. 18 Feb 1922 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997 - DFP 7 Mar 1922 Nr 12492
Buried 21 February 1922, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Married Alexander MULLER from Stephan, Volga, in 1904. 8 Children. Survivors: husband, one son, 5 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister. Immigrated 1910 Lamar, Colorado. 1916 Gering, Nebraska, 1920 Mitchell, Nebraska

BALZER, Mary
b. 10 May 1902 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 15 Mar 1941 - Saginaw, Michigan
Spouse's Name: GEORGE ALLES. Married: Saturday, April 3, 1920.
Date of Birth: Saturday, May 10, 1902 Place of Birth: OBERDORF, SARATOF, RUSSIA.
Date of Death: Saturday, March 15, 1941, SAGINAW, MI
Moved to US/Saginaw - 1916 DIED WITH INFANT DAUGHTER

BALZER, Natalia
b. 26 Aug 1899 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 29 Mar 1996 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Sunday, March 31, 1996
Spouse's Name: HENRY HAAR
Date of Birth: Saturday, August 26, 1899, OBERDORF, RUSSIA
Date of Death: Friday, March 29, 1996, SAGINAW, MI
Cemetery: ROSELAWN

BALZER, Raymond E
b. 4 Jan 1923, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 2 Apr 1998, Saginaw, Michigan
Patents were Alex and Molly (Asmus) Balzer. Ray is survived by his wife, Dorothy (BAUER) BALZER whom he married on October 31, 1942 in Richville, Mich. Also surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Kienitz) Balzer and Mary Jane (Wayne) Brasseur; a son-in-law, Bud Jaenicke; seven grandchildren, Scott, Michelle, Dan, Jared, Gail, Jennifer, and Donald. Two sisters, Bertha Egyet and Shirley (Phil) Cullings; four brothers-in-law, Ruben and Marian Bauer, Walter and Doris Bauer, Carl and Leona Bauer, and Fritz and Dorothy Bierlein; and two sisters-in-law, Bertha Balzer and Shirley Balzer. Ray was predeceased by a daughter, Jeanie Jaenicke in September 1997; two brothers, Alfred and Robert Balzer; two sisters, Esther Wescoat and Frieda Wasmiller; two brothers-in-law, Walter Wasmiller and Joseph Egyet; and one sister-in-law, Irma Bierlein

BANGERT, Evelyn Ann
b. 17 Jul 1937
d. 6 Jan 1940 - Hays, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of William Bangert and Dorothy nee Nuss. Survivors are her parents, sister, Janet; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. B. Nuss and Mrs. Mollie Bangert, Russell; great grandfather, Fred Nuss, Sr.; great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Hettinger, Sterling, CO.

BANGERT, John
b. 30 Oct 1907
d. 1 Jul 1995 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Clergy: Rev. Henry J. Hartman Organist: Sandy Krug Solist: Ed Sewell. Music: "How Great Thou Art" - soloist Music: "Jesu Geh Voran (Jesus Still Lead On)" - congregational hymn Casket Bearers: Marvin Bangert, Ralph Dumler, Wilmer Boxberger, Clarence Flegler, Allen Bangert, Gerald Mai. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BANGERT, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 23 Sep 1892 - Dietel, Volga
d. 13 Dec 1918 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994
Dau of David Bangert and Katharina Elisabeth nee Hettinger. Buried Fort Collins, Colorado. Married Heinrich DAVID on 27 November 1912. Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters.

BANGERT, Marlen Elizabeth
b. 19 July 1937 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 29 Oct 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Nov 2005
Daughter of Fred and Mollie (Walker) Bangert. She spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm with her seven siblings. Marlene married John WEIMER Oct. 7, 1956, and was blessed with five children, Kimberly Sue, Tamra Dee, John Scott, Jerry Allen and Douglas Ray. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Underwood and husband Rod of Alliance and Tamra Barnes and husband Harold of Scottsbluff; sons, John "Scotty" Weimer of Scottsbluff and Douglas Weimer and wife Sherry of Gering; grandchildren Stephanie Morse and husband Brad of North Platte, Shane Marsh of Gering, Lesta Marsh of Denver, Kristan Lehl and husband Steven of Alliance, Derik Underwood of Alliance, Lindsey Weimer and Amber Steidley both of Gering; great-grandchildren Zachary and Kyle Marsh of Gering, and Lauren Lehl of Alliance; sister, Joan Pullen and husband Bill, Nadine McNabb and husband Ed all of Bayard, Sandra Flores and husband Isidro of New Braunfels, Texas, sisters-in-law, Barbara Bangert of Bayard, Hulda Weimer of Morrill, and Frieda Weimer of Scottsbluff; several nieces, nephews and special friends. Preceding her in death was her husband John, Feb. 7, 2005; infant son, Jerry Allen; parents; brothers, Fred Jr., Richard and Don Aug. 13, 2005, and sister-in-law, Lydia Bangert.

BANK, SANDORD
Spouse�s Family from Russia
From Salina Journal - Sept 14, 2000
b. 20 July 1929 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
d. 12 Sep 2000 - Salina, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Dee; two sons, Stephen and Barry Cook; a brother, Gerald of Lake Worth, FL; a sister, Evelyn Sandler of Houston.

BARAL, Gladys
b. 2 May 1923 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 10 Jun 2003 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, June 12, 2003
Daughter of Gottfrey and Grace Hoch Baral. On March 2, 1941, she married Lester L. STEINERT at Debuk. He died Feb. 27, 1988. Survivors include: a son, Lee, Dodge City; a daughter, Kathryn Lee, Dodge City; a brother, Luther Baral, Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mary Cooper and Betty Brozek, both of Lucas; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Louis; two brothers, Arthur and Floyd Baral; and a sister, Bessie Hupfer. Burial will be in Greencrest Cemetery, Dodge City.

BARBER, Charles A.
b. 24 Jul 1956, Hutchinson
d. 1 Apr 1980, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News
Survivors: father: Charles Barber; mother: Fay Barber; sisters: Conie Fay, Jeannie Barber, Nancy Lee Smith, Linda Sue White.

BARBER, Helen Erma
B. 4 Sep 1907 - Smith Center, Kansas
D. 1 May 1992 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Charles and Mary Edith Cole Barber. On Sept. 16, 1930, she married Walter Henry MEIER at Hutchinson. He died Jan. 31, 1980. Survivors include a daughter: Dr. Dorothy Louis Meier; and sister-in-law, Irma Meier, Wichita
Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.

BARKOW, Anna
b. 6 Dec 1896, Ellsworth
d. 21 Feb 1983, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, February 22, 1983
She married Herman C. KOTTMAN July 19, 1916, at Ellsworth. He died July 1, 1982. Survivors: sister, Louise Bettenbrock, Brookville.

BARNES, James Robert
b. 31 May 1921 - Sedan, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 1991 - Russell, Kansas
He married Isabel K. KRUG in September 29, 1946, in Russell.

BARNES, Thelma L.
b. Aug 1908, Nemaha County
d. abt 1982, Russell
From Great Bend Tribune
She married Fred KOELLING, Jr. June 30, 1929, in Natoma. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Dorothy Strecker and Barbara Daly; four sisters, Alma Creagan of Kansas City, Mo., Doris Morris and Grace Winningham, both of Wichita, and Beverly Thompkins of Memphis, Tenn.

BARNIER, Adeline
b. 28 Feb `924 - Bainville, Idaho
d. 5 Oct 1006 - Bozeman, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 6 Oct 2006
She was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Bainville, to Julian and Mary Barnier. On Dec. 20, 1942, Adeline married Perer PORTRA in Wolf Point. Pete passed away in August of 1965 and Adeline became mother and father to her children for several years. In 1971, Adeline married Raymond GIESE and added six stepchildren to the brood. Survivors include her children: Terry (Cheryl) Portra, Denny (Ruby) Portra, Peter (Kass) Portra, Mick (Melanie) Portra, Lynne (Paul) Finnicum and Darcy (Godfrey) Saunders. Forty-six grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly remember her. Stepchildren surviving her include Gene, Wayne, Darrell and Craig Giese, Maureen Williams and Roxanne Nickoloff. She is also survived by her sister Lucille Rebo; brothers Lawrence (Esther) Barnier, Albert (Anna) Barnier; and stepbrother Clarence Laford. Adeline was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, an infant daughter and five stepsiblings.

BARTA, Blanche
b. 3 Jan 1916 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 1996 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of John Paul and Frances Kodytek Barta. Married to Charley HEINZE, April 30, 1930 in Barton County. Her husband, died in 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Worley and Betty Voss both of Dallas; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

BARTEL, Ben and Elma (Funk) family reunion
Hillsboro Star Journal - August 1, 2001
Submitted by Rachel E.Smith
Ben Bartel family holds reunion
Descendants of Ben and Elma (Funk) Bartel gathered for a family reunion July 28 and 29 in Hillsboro. All of the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were present. Those attending included Mary Wiens of Marion; Marvin, Diann and Matt Cline of Smolan; Gerald and Jan Wiens of Marion; David, Jennifer and Emily, Jack Schneider of Derby; Dustin and Peggy Wiens of Olathe; Stan and Denise Hett of Wichita; Jim, Joni and Sarah, Andy Crofoot of Marion; Jeff, Janice and Jeffrey, Lindsey Richmond of Marion; Kevin, Loraine and Alysa, Kyle, Macy McGahee of Shawnee; Jerry, Loreen and Elliot, Isaac, Eli Hett of Marion; Fredric and Luetta Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; Steven, Pat and Sara, Michael Schroeder of Monument, Colo.; Andrew, Patty and Katie, Tyler, Rebecca, Meghann Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; Ronald, Barbara, Ben, Haley Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; David, Jean and Amanda, Amelia, Allison (triplets) Schroeder, Jon Wesley of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Lawrence and Betty Heart of Clinton, Okla.; Connie and Cricket Yellowman of El Reno, Okla.; Nathan Hart of Oklahoma, Okla.; Christina Hart of Clinton, Okla.; Herbert and Pat Bartel of Hillsboro; Paul, Janet and Andrea, Melinda Bartel of Eagle River, Alaska; Beth Wilson of Austin, Texas. Unable to attend were Gordon Yellowman of El Reno, Okla., and Melanie Heart of Oklahoma City, Okla. Reunion headquarters was the Scout House at the city park. Activities included a low German buffet at Olde Towne Restaurant, a tour of the Adobe House and Kreutziger School (where Ben attended), a visit to Ben and Elma's farm (where Herb and Pat live now) complete with hayrides provided by Penner's horses, a wiener roast at the Marion Reservoir and a Sunday morning church service at the Hillsboro Historic Church with Rev. Lawrence Hart delivering the message. Also present for the Sunday noon meal were Sally (Bartel) Plenert of Hillsboro, Marie (Bartel) Guhr of Newton and Carl and Velma Funk of Hillsboro. The next Bartel reunion will be held in Colorado in 2003.

BARTEL, Bernice
b. 15 Sep 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 13, 2007
She was born Sept. 15, 1922, in Hillsboro, the daughter of John and Sarah Quiring Bartel. On March 20, 1942, she married Chester O. UNRUH in Hillsboro. He died in 2004.
Survivors include: a daughter, Jean Winter, rural Hillsboro; a brother, R.J. Bartel, Hillsboro; a sister, Louetta LaRoe, Wichita; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Onietta Loewer; and a sister, Irene Rempel. Graveside service in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Clarence Elmer
b. 13 Apr 1925 - Durham, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, March 25, 2005
Son of David D. and Anna Classen Bartel. On Oct. 23, 1955, he married Ann MEIER at Lincoln, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Marlin, Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter, Cheryl Bartel, Hillsboro; a brother, Dean, Olathe; two sisters, Audrey Bartel, Newton, and Georgia Bartel, Wichita; and three grandchildren. Burial will be at noon Friday in Durham Park Cemetery, Durham.

BARTEL, Donnel "Don" W
b. unk
d. 19 Oct 2003
From Hillsboro Journal - Thursday, October 30, 2003
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna K. BARTEL in 1992. Survivors include wife, Irene; daughters, Michele Parks of Tacoma, Wash., and Melissa Leslie of Wichita; brother, Leroy Bartel of Texas; sister, Estelle Enns of Ontario, Canada. A private burial was held at Johannestal Cemetery in Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Earl G.
b. 26 Sep 1926 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 6 Jan 2007 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 8, 2007
He was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Hillsboro, the son of Emil F. and Martha Duerksen Bartel. On Oct. 7, 1947, he married Elizabeth SCHROEDER in Inman. She died in 2002.
Survivors include: three sons, Donnivon, Burrton, Glenn, Wichita, and Scott, Hillsboro; two daughters, Sharon Tomlinson, Wichita, and Darlene Ediger, Hesston; a sister, Frieda Wall, Hillsboro; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elaine Sue Bartel. Graveside service in French Creek Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Edna M.
b. 8 Jan 1913, Hillsboro, Kans.
d. 17 June 2001, Lincoln, Nebr.
Lincoln Journal-Star, June 18, 2001
Daughter of Conrad C. and Mollie Irene (Meier) Sell. Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Dennis D. and Judith Bartel, Terrell V. and Coralee Bartel. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; half-brothers, Rueben, Aaron, Gene, Orlando; sister, Lorraine; half-sister, Emma Burke.

BARTEL, Elsie
b. 10 Jan 1909 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 11,2004
Daughter of John H. and Maria Janz Bartel. She was a homemaker. On Sept. 9, 1927, she married Ervin PLENERT at rural Hillsboro. He died in 1991. Survivors include: three sons, Alfred Plenert, Fresno, Calif., E. Kenneth Plenert, St. George, Utah, and Marvin Plenert, Oregon City, Oregon; a daughter, Marjorie Haury, Wichita; two sisters, Selma Plenert, Hillsboro, and Marie Guhr, North Newton. She was preceded in death by a son, Willis Gene Plenert; and a granddaughter.Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Georgia Ann
b. 21 Nov 1933 - Durham, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 5, 2005, The Newton Kansan - November 5, 2005, Salina Journal - Saturday November 5, 2005
Daughter of David and Anna Claassen Bartel. Survivors include a brother, Dean of Olathe; and a sister, Audrey Bartel of Newton. Newton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Elmer Bartel, in 2005 Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery.

BARTEL, Gilbert
b. 2 Sep 1945 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 18 Jun 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 19, 2005
Son of Melvin and Linda Reimer Bartel. On July 23, 1965, he married Shirley JOHNSON at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Steve, Lehigh; two daughters, Kristina Bartel, Great Bend, and Jennifer Bartel, McPherson; a brother, Roger, Hillsboro; a sister, Janice Meliza, Valley Center; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tamara Beason. Burial in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery.

BARTEL, Harrison
b. 21 Oct 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 28 March 2001 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Salina News - Friday, March 30, 2001
Son of Jacob G. and Ida (Unruh) Bartel. On September 13, 1946, he married Luella SCHMIDT at Hillsboro. Survivors include his wife, Luella of the home; a son, Franklin Bartel; two daughters, Harriet Woelk and Debra Shorman; two brothers, Walter Bartel of Lehigh and Richard Bartell of Valley Center; a sister, Mabel Plett of Wichita.. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Lehigh Cemetery. More information is available at www.stockhamfamily.com.

BARTEL, Helen K.
b. 19 Mar 1916 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 12 Jul 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - July 14, 2003
Dau of Peter J. Jr. and Elisabeth (Bachman) Bartel in Harvey County. She married Arthur Carl MODDELMOG Nov. 3, 1955, in Moundridge. He preceded her in death in April 1986. Burial will be in Garden Church Cemetery in rural Moundridge.

BARTEL, Henry F.
b. abt 1908
d. 15 Feb 2000, Kansas
Survivors: sons, Monroe, Ken, and Leland; sister, Linda Dilts.

BARTEL, JoAnn
b. 12 Sep 1940 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 5 Aug 2005 - Topeka, Kansas
From Newton-Kansan - Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Born, to Edward J. and Alvina Beisel Bartel in Hillsboro. They preceded her in death. JoAnn married Marvin FLAMING June 13, 1958, in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death April 10, 2004. Survivors include: her children, Gregory L. Flaming and his fianci Christina Green of Berryton, Sandra Flaming-Gant of Odessa, Texas, and Julie Heston and husband Robert of Topeka; three grandchildren, Andrea Gant, Lindsay Constant and her husband Brandon and Ashley Heston; and a great-grandchild, Leah Grace Constant; and sisters, Dolores Kerbs, Mary Crawford and Donna Harper. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Bartel. Graveside Service at Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery in Lehigh.

BARTEL, John C.
b. 22 May 1926 - Meade, Kansas
d. 19 Jan 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Son of John B. and Elizabeth T. Classen Bartel. On Aug. 30, 1952, he married Katie L. THIESSEN at Morris, Manitoba, Canada. She died Sept. 20, 2000. Survivors include: a son, Lawrence J., Liberty, Mo.; a daughter, Arlene J. Ediger, Meade; a brother, Dick, Reedley, Calif.; three sisters, Marie Bryant, Pratt, and Sara Reimer and Margaret Bartel, both of Meade; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George C. and Henry C. Burial will be in Emmanuel Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Meade.

BARTEL, Leonard H.
b. 30 May 1918 - Durham, Kansas
d. 7 Mar 1004 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Survivors include his wife, LuElla of the home; two sons, Larry of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Glenn of Overland Park; a sister, Neva Jane Rhodenbaugh of Moundridge; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery.
Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Son of Seth and Dora Weidenkeller Bartel. On Jan. 18, 1943, he married LuElla HOFFMAN at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Larry, Ooltewah, Tenn., and Glenn, Overland Park; a sister, Neva Jane Rhodenbaugh, Moundridge; and four grandchildren.

BARTEL, Leonard R.
b. 31 Dec 1913 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2004 - Mount Morris, Illinois
From Newton Kansan - Friday, March 26, 2004
He married Alida STUCKY. She preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include: three children, Donald Bartel of Ithaca, N.Y., Carol Brainerd of Pasadena, Calif., and Rosi Bartel of Rockford; a brother, Luke Bartel of Halstead; a sister, Amanda Voran of Hesston. Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Park.

BARTEL, Lucas A.
b. 26 Sep 1918 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 30 May 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 1, 2006
Son of Abraham L. and Amalia A. Auernheimer Bartel. On Nov. 14, 1942, he married Dorothy M. STUCKY in Moundridge. She died March 14, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Douglas W., Aurora, Colo.; a sister, Amanda M. Voran, Hesston; a special friend, Lurena Neufeld, Hesston; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Groote; and a brother, Leonard Bartel. Burial will be in Garden Church Cemetery.

BARTEL, Lucenes
b. 29 Aug 1924 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 20, 2004
Daughter of Peter and Mary Ewert Schenkofsky. Survivors include: a brother, Marlin Bartel, Lehigh; and a sister, Melba Schroeder, Benton. There will be a private family graveside service in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery.

BARTEL, Marlin H.
b. 9 Jan 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 2005 - Lehigh, Kansas
From Salina Journal, Monday, May 2, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 2, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - May 6, 2005
Son of Herman and Mary Ewert Bartel. On Sept. 14, 1949, he married Hilma E. BASE at Lehigh. She survives. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Monroe Enns; and a sister, Lucenes Schenkofsky. Survivors include his wife, Hilma E., of Lehigh; a son, Jerry of Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Cheryl A. Burington of Springfield, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Rittenhouse of Leavenworth; a sister, Melba Schroeder of Benton; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial in Lehigh Township Cemetery.

BARTEL, Morris �Bud�
b. 24 Feb 1933, Hillsboro
d. 8 Nov 1990, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Edward J. and Alvina Beisel Bartel. On Nov. 2, 1952, he married Vera BERG at Hillsboro. She survives. Other survivors include: one son, Bruce; four sisters, Deloris Kerbs, Mary Crawford, JoAnn Flaming, and Donna Harper.

BARTEL, Otto
b. 17 Sep 1923 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2004 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 5, 2004, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 9, 2004
Son of Peter and Anna Schmidt Bartel. On Sept. 4, 1947, he married Geneva DIRKSEN. She survives, Goessel. Other survivors include: two daughters, Carol Hartzler, Newton, and Bev Claassen, Beatrice, Neb.; two brothers, Roland, Eugene, Ore., and Peter, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter; four brothers; a sister; and a grandchild. Burial will be in Goessel Cemetery.

BARTEL, Robert D. �Bob�
b. 16 Dec 1929 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 25 May 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - June 11, 2002
Son of Valentine A. and Rachel Winter Bartel. Survivors include: a son, Scott Bartel; two brothers, Allen Bartel, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Earl Bartel, San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren, Michael and Chandra Bartel; and a friend, Darrell Penner. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Military Park, with the Rev. Floyd Bartel.
Additional Information: Related to John and Mollie Winter Schneider and Lorraine Schneider Engber. Mollie and Rachel were sisters.

BARTEL, Rosa L.
b. 6 Nov 1921 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 2004 - Beatrice, Nebraska
From Hillsboro Star Journal - November 4, 2004
Daughter of John and Susie (Friesen) Bartel. On Aug. 30, 1959, she married Randy THIMM, SR., in Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Johnnie Bartel, and a sister, Wanda Swanson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Jon Stewart of Lincoln, Neb.; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Amy Thimm Jr. of Firth, Neb.; two sisters, Helen Bargen of North Newton and Elda Bartel of Goessel; and five grandchildren. Burial was in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

BARTEL, Selma
b. 8 Sep 1914 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 31 Oct 2002 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 2, 2002
GOESSEL - Selma Reimer, 88, died Oct. 31, 2002, at Bethesda Home, Goessel.
She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Marion County, the daughter of Peter and Anna Schmidt Bartel. On Oct. 28, 1954, she married Jona REIMER at rural Goessel. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Delbert, Taylor, S.C.; a daughter, Nadine Reimer Penner, Wichita; three brothers, Peter, Wichita, Roland, Eugene, Ore., and Otto, Goessel; two sisters, Martha Peters and Linda Goertzen, both of Goessel; and four grandchildren.

BARTEL, Valentine A.
Spouse's Family from Cherbiski, Russia. May be Scherchabofka
b. 1 Jul 1896
d. 9 Feb. 1974
Lived in/near Lehigh, Kansas. Additional information - Married to Rachel Winter.

BARTELS, Edwin Walter William
b. 4 Jan 1920 - Gurley, Nebraska
d. 24 Sep 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Sep 2003
Interment will follow the service at the East Lawn Cemetery located north of Minatare on Highland Road. Son of Fred and Rosa (Fintel) Bartels. Ed was united in marriage to Lanita SCHUMACHER on March 29, 1941, in Gering. Ed is survived by his bride Lanita; son Robert Bartels; daughter Joan "Jo" DeWitt and her husband Kent; grandson William DeWitt and his wife Amanda; granddaughter Tonya DeWitt; and great- grandchild, Corbin "Little Willie" DeWitt, all of Minatare, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred Sr., Marvin and Melvin; and sisters Rosa, Luella and Patty.

BARTELS, Elfrieda S.
b. 7 Sep 1904, Bremen
d. 11 Feb 1999, Kingman
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of Henry and Sophia Schierkolk Bartels. On May 27, 1927, she married Walter D. LAMPE at Bremen. He died July 10, 1971. Survivors include: a son, Merlin; three daughters, Vera Westerman; Aloah Scheib; and Judy Dunn. She was preceded in death by a son, Wendell; a daughter, Glenda Row; six brothers; a sister.

BARTHEL, Evangeline Ruth
b. 5 Sep 1894, Emporia
d. 4 Nov 1986, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Albert F. KITZENBERGER in 1920, at Emporia. He died in 1954. Survivors: son, Glen D., Berkeley, Calif.; daughter, M. Joy Beanland, Sun City, Ariz.

BARTHULY, Clara
b. 14 Feb 1919 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 31 Aug 2006 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - Starherald Newspaper - 09/03/2006
Interment at the Mitchell Cemetery. Born to John and Amelia (Kaiser) Barthuly. She married John H. DEINES April 16, 1937, at Mitchell. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. Clara is survived by her daughters, Janice (Tom) Joder of Gering and JoAnne C. Deines of Morrill; a sister Ruth Copperstone of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Pamela (Dave) Davenport of Scottsbluff, Penny (Greg) Schlotthauer and Patti (Ed) Grentz, all of Mitchell, Jean Ann (James) Bauer of Gering and MGySgt. Jay R. Joder, USMC, and his wife Sandra of Quantico, Va.; great-grandchildren Justin McMurtry, Jeff McMurtry, Ryan Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, Kayla Schmidt, Adam Schlotthauer, Andee Lee Grentz, Edward John Grentz and Kristen Leigh Bauer; and great-grandchildren Peyton Blaine McMurtry and Kaylee McMurtry. Her parents, her husband, brothers Reuben, Reiny and Henry Barthuly and sisters Marie Groskopf, Lydia Stohr and Pauline Coe preceded her in death.

BARTON, Clifford Earl
b. 24 Jun 1919 - Bishop, Oklahoma
d. 15 Mar 1995 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
Golden Spread-Follett, TX - 23 March 1995
Clifford Earl Barton, son of Arch T. and Clara Mae (Eggleston) Barton, was born June 24, 1919, in Bishop, OK. On June 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Esther LAUBHAN, in Higgins. Esther died Feb. 29, 1972. Clifford married Ina WELTY on Nov. 29, 1974, in Arnett, OK. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Ina, of the home; a daughter and her husband, Johanna Mae Ashley and Mitchell, of Canadian, TX;one step-daughter and 2 stepsons and their spouses; 5 sisters and 5 brothers; 12 grandchildren; 3 gt. grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Higgins Cemetery.

BARTON, Delmer M.
b. 12 Aug 1916, Guymon, Okla
d. 5 Nov. 1995, Russell
From Hutchinson News - November 8, 1995
Son of Milton E. and Lucy Mae Goodenough Barton. On Aug, 3, 1936, he married LaVada M. STRAIN at El Dorado. She preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1986, he married Ruby L. Schmidt BURGESS at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Darrell Barton; a daughter, LaVonne Buehler; a brother, Athol Barton, Russell; three sisters, Lola Barton, Russell, Bernice Squires, Wichita.

BASGALL, Alice
b. 12 Apr 1919 - Loretto, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, September 15,2006
Mrs. Pfannenstiel was born Alice Basgall on April 12, 1919, in Loretto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aloys "Nick," in 1991; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Ferland and Doris Ferland, both of Hays, and Agnes Mendenhall of Hickman, Neb.; a brother, Edward Basgall of La Crosse; 12 grand-children; and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

BASGALL, Robert L.
b. 27 Aug 1938 - Walker, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 2006 - Las Vegas, Nevada
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, October 9, 2006
He married Shirley SCHWARTZ in Hutchinson, Kan., on April 20, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by his sons Jeffrey Alan of Long Beach, Calif., John Andrew (Andy) of Kimberling City, Mo., James Anthony of Hutchinson, Kan., and his daughter, Julie Garcia of Phelan, Calif. He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Reid of Mena, Ark., and Marilyn Fowler of Hampstead, Md., and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvanus and Mary Dreiling Basgall. Burial in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum.

BASTIN, Armintia L.
b. 20 Mar 1907, Belle, MO
d. 25 Apr 1984, Newton
From Hutchinson News - April 27, 1984
She married Frank A. FUNK Aug. 30, 1926, at Wichita. He died Sept. 25, 1979.

BATES, Lyndon D., Jr.
b. 20 Sep 1915, Ellsworth County
d. 5 Jul 1995, Salina
From Great Bend Tribune - July 9, 1995
Son of Lyndon D. and Florence Caldwell Bates. Survivors include four sisters, Margaret Hart of Pico Rivera, Calif., Kate Webster and Nancy Thornburgh, both of Ellsworth , and Rosma Seaward of Houston.

BATES, Wanda M.
b. 11 May 1932, Rush County
d. 30 Oct 1981, New Orleans
From Hutchinson News - Monday, November 2, 1981
She was married to Russell IVERSON Dec. 11, 1972, at Palo Alto, Calif. Survivors, husband; sons, Dirk and Travis; mother, Lena Bates, Hoisington; brother, Gilbert Bates; sister, Betty Hackler.

BATMAN, Alta Rae
b. 21 Oct 1898, English, Ind.
d. 25 Jan 1992, Meade
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Henry Martin and Annie Elizabeth Froman Batman. On April 11, 1917, she married Ben RICKERS at Plains. She later married Albert KRAUSE on Dec. 20, 1929, at Plains. He died Aug. 31, 1949. Survivors include: two daughters, Edith Reimer and Maxine Wells; a stepson, Vergil Krause.

BATT, Albert Peter
b. 22 Feb 1910, Defiance, Ohio
d. 10 Nov 1988, Meade
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: brothers: Ted, Zenda; Jerome, Fowler; sister, Julia Petterson, Dodge City.

BATT, Anna Mary
b. 20 Nov 1887, Frank, Russia
d. 25 Apr 1974, Weld Co, Colorado
She married Jacob FOOSE, Sr., Jan. 11, 1905. They came to Greeley from Russia the following year. Foose died in 1955. Surviving are seven sons and daughters, Mrs. George (Mary) Rusch, A. E. Foose, Jake Foose, Walter Foose, Reuben Foose, Dan Foose and Mrs. Ed (Esther) Gehring, all of Greeley.

BATT, Arthur E.
b. 17 Apr 1922, Barton County
d. 28 Jan 1999, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of George and Sophia Hettinger Batt. Survivors: brother, Rudolph Batt, rural Hoisington, preceded by brothers: Herman, Robert, and Walter Batt; sister, Frieda Dietz.

BATT, Beverly A.
b. abt 1929
d. 16 Jan 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, January 18, 2007
Her husband, Lee BATT, preceded her in death. Survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

BATT, C. HERBERT
b. 19 Apr 1918 - Marion, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 1973 - McPherson, Kansas
Burial was in the Marion Cemetery. Son of Charles and Selma (Bauer) Batt. On Aug. 10, 1939, he married Virginia DYCK. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Ann Charlene Harms of Falls City, OR; one brother, Dean Batt of Marion; and one granddaughter.

BATT, Dale Duane
b.13 August 1945 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 4 July 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 6, 2006
Son of Robert and Alice Ochs Batt. Survivors include: his mother, Alice Batt, of the home; a brother, Eugene and wife, Dorothy Batt, Hoisington; a sister-in-law, Carla Batt, Holyrood; a nephew, Tim and wife, K De Batt, Bushton; a niece, Laura and husband, Eric McQuade, Victoria; two great nieces; a step-greatniece; and a friend, Clifford Ackerson; and his dog, Fred. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Batt; and a brother, Larry Batt, who unexpectedly passed away three weeks ago. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery

BATT, Evelyn Marie
b. 9 Apr 1940 - Meade, Kansas
d. 4 Jan 2001 - Ness City, Kansas
Daughter of Jerome and Bertha Burns Batt. She married David Robert OBERLEY on June 1, 1963. Survivors include: 4 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 3 sisters.

BATT, Fred H.
b. 1887 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 1980 - Marion, Kansas
From 23 July 1980, Marion Co. Record, Kansas
Burial was in Marion City Cemetery. He married Mary EHRICH in 1913 and a daughter Eldena was born to them. Mary died in 1954 and in 1958 he married Martha (REISWIG) SEIBEL at Trinidad Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Charles and Emmanuel
NOTE: Marion County Cemetery Database Program shows the following:
ID 7736 - Batt, Fred b. 1887 d. 1980 - Plot Sec. 18, Row 4
ID 7737 - Batt, Mary Amelia b. 1890 d. 1954 Plot Sec. 18, Row 4

BATT, Freida
b. 30 Jan 1915 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 8 May 1900 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. She married Jacob DIETZ on Jan. 20, 1946, at Bender Hill. He survives. Other survivors are her daughter, JoAnn Kilian of rural Russell; four brothers, Herman and Robert Batt, both of Russell; and Rudolph and Arthur Batt, both of Galatia; and two grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

BATT, Georg
b. 16 Jun 1864 - Frank, Volga
d, 5 Jun 1932 - Hastings, Nebraska
Son of Jakob Batt. Married to Maria Katharina HOFF in 1890. Two years later they came to America and settled in Hastings. Mourning are his wife, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 11 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister and his parents-in-law.

BATT, Georg
b. 10 Jan 1878 - Tittel, Russia
d. 7 Jan 1951 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Christian and Mary Katherine Batt nee Hettinger. At the age of 21 years, came to America and settled in Barton Co. (KS) near Milberger. On March 9, 1910, he was united in marriage to Sophia HETTINGER at Lincoln, NE. To this union were born six children, all of whom survive. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sophia Batt; six children: Herman, Robert, Frieda, Rudolph, Arthur and Walter, all of Barton Co., except for Frieda and Rudolph who reside in Russell County. Also five grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery.

BATT, Georg
b. 27 Aug 1860 - Frank, Russia
d. 24 Mar 1939 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Der Kirchenbote 16 1939
Son of Georg and Anna Maria Schork Batt. In 1888, he was united in marriage with Mathilda GREENWALT with whom he shared joy and sorrow for 51 years. Eleven children were born to this union of which 7 preceded the father in death. In 1902, the deceased together with his family came to America. Left to mourn is his wife, Mathilda, 1 son, Pastor Georg Batt, Greeley, CO; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dave Greenwalt, Ft. Collins, CO; Mrs. Henry Peppler, Longmont, CO; and Mrs. Ph. Fran, Loveland, CO; 15 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, and relatives and friends.

BATT, Georg
b. 14 Apr 1896 - Urdinarrain, E.R. Argentina
d. 30 Aug 1938 - Billings, Montana
Der Kirchenbote #41 29 Sept 1938
Son of Heinrich and Maria Batt. He came with his parents to America in 1903. In Nov. 1919 he was married to Betty OBLANDER. They were blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. His death is mourned by his wife, 3 children: Elsie, 17; Marie, 15; and Daniel, 7 years old. His parents and 2 brothers, Jacob, Laurel; and John who lives with his parents; 4 uncles in Argentina.

BATT, George
b. 28 Jan 1895 - Frank, Russia
d. 24 Aug 1942 - Greeley, Colorado
Der Kirchenbote-Yankton, SD Vol. 60 #40
He was the first born of the parents, Georg Batt and Mathilda Gruenewalt (sic). At the age of 5, he came to the U.S. of N. America with his parents to settle in the are of Ft. Collins, CO. On Sept. 3, 1919, he married Rose GETTMANN and they were blessed with one daughter, Miriam. He is survived by his wife; daughter Miriam of Greeley, CO; his elderly mother, Mrs. Mathilda Batt of Ft. Collins; 3 sisters, Mrs. David Gruenewalt, Ft. Collins; Mrs. Henry Peppler of Longmont, CO; and Mrs. Phillip W. Frank, Loveland; and many relatives and friends.

BATT, George
b. 21 Sep 1869 - Kutter, Franz Russia
d. 9 Jan 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
In 1888 he was united in marriage to Anna Marie BAUM, who departed this life in 1896. This union was blessed with four daughters. In October, 1890, he came to the United States. In 1901 he was united in marriage with Katie SCHICK. This union was blessed with five sons. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow, Mrs. Katie Batt; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Schick of Shattuck, Okla., Mrs. Lena Clark of Canadian, Texas and Mrs. Hilda Porter of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Samuel and Daniel Batt of Shattuck, Okla., also an adopted daughter, Mrs. Freda Deal of Shattuck, Okla. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death.

BATT, Georg
b. 10 Jan 1878 - Russia
d. 7 Jan 1951 - Bender Hill, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He came to America at age 21. Survived by widow and 6 children: Herman, Robert, Frieda, Rudolph, Arthur, Walter all of Barton County except Frieda and Rudolph who reside in Russell County.

BATT, George Fred
b. 9 Jul 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 17 Dec 1984 - Haysville, Kansas
Lipscomb Co. Limelight - Follett, TX 27 Dec. 1984
Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita. Son of Sam and Hulda Batt. He was united in marriage to Beverly Joan NOSLER on March 10, 1962. To this union was born two sons and one daughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Batt, on April 15, 1983. His survivors include his wife Joan; two sons, Gregory and Randall; and one daughter, Karen, all of the home. Other survivors are his mother, Hulda Batt of Chickasha, OK; three brothers, Leleyn and Paul of Liberal, KS; and Sammy of Amarillo; five sisters, Rosilee Pope of Balko, OK; Charlotte Brooks of Chickasha, Mary Nichols of Seiling, OK; Pauline Ditto of Oklahoma City; Margaret Heil of Ft. Worth; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

BATT, Hannah Marguerite
b. 11 May 1900 - Marion, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1993 - Peabody, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Nov. 7, 1993
Born Hannahy Marguerite Batt. Her husband, Sydney (FOGEL), preceded her in death. Survivors include three nephews, Dean Batt of Marion, Jack Longhofer of Stockton, MO; and Alvin Batt of Florence; and three nieces, Frances Hanschu of Ramona, Eldena Demmitt of Los Angeles, and Betty Delaney of Country Estates, NM. Service in Marion Cemetery.

BATT, Heinrich
b. 15 Jun 1897 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 7 Dec 1910 - Hastings, Nebraska
Der Kirchenbote 5 Jan. 1911
Son of Heinrich and Anna Margareta Batt. His parents, three brothers and five sisters mourn his early death.

BATT, Henry
b. 11 May 1859 - Frank, Russia
d. 28 Apr 1931 - Hastings, Nebraska
Der Kirchenbote Vol. 49 #21 21 May 1931
Son of Andreas Batt. In the year 1885, he married Anna Margaret, born Loebsack, and in the year 1893 they came to America and lived all these years in Hastings. The deceased leaves behind his deeply grieving wife, three sons, five daughters and nine grandchildren.

BATT, Herman
b. 26 Nov 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
b. 20 Jun 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. On Nov. 6, 1938, he was united in marriage to Esther ELSASSER at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church south of Russell. This union was blessed with three children: Shirley, Garry and Arletta who died as an infant He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Arletta, one brother Walter Batt and one sister Freda Dietz. Survivors are his wife Esther of the home in Russell; daughter Shirley DeWald of rural Russell and son Garry Batt of rural Hoisington; three brothers: Robert, Rudolph, and Arthur Batt, all of Hoisington. Other survivors are 4 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren. Interment in Russell City Cemetery.

BATT, JACOB
b. 31 May 1897 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
d. 29 Apr 1996 - Laurel, Montana
Laurel Outlook, Laurel, MT - May 8, 1996
Son of Henry and Mary Leichner Batt. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1903 and settled in Lincoln, NE. married Augusta PROPP on Nov. 30, 1919. Jacob and Augusta celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1969. Augusta died in 1971. Jacob married Elma Michaelis in 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Augusta; and brothers, George and John Batt. Survivors include his wife, Elma; three daughters, Esther (Jake) Frank of Park City; Lillian (Herman) Sorg of Columbus; Laura (David) Frank of Laurel; stepchildren Marge (Red) Berger of Huntley, and Harry (Donna) Michaelis of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 24 gt. grandchildren; and 5 gt. gt. grandchildren. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings.

BATT, Jacob
b. 13 Oct 1885 - Frank, Russia
d. Sep 1972 - Gering, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE 27 Sept. 1972
Moved to Hastings in 1897 where he later married Elizabeth MILLER. His wife died Sept. 19, 1950. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. William (Helen) Sinner and Mrs. Gil (Virginia) Albro of Scottsbluff; Mrs. Pete (LaVon) Zier of Gering; Mrs. Henry (Gertrude) Kushausen of Tampa, FL; sisters Mrs. Anna Uhrich of Gering, and Mrs. Mary Shields of Portland, OR; 12 grandchildren; 22 gt. grandchildren. One son and one sister preceded him in death. Burial in West Lawn Cemetery.

BATT, Jacob
b. 16 Sep 1897, Frank, Russia
d. 26 Dec 1951 - Billings, Montana
Der Kirchenbote Vol.70 #16 14 Feb 1952
In 1913 he came to America with his parents. He was united in marriage 30 Dec 1919 with Annie ECKHARDT. No children were born to this union. He leaves his widow; 2 brothers, John and Georg Batt of Custer, MT; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Hein, Mrs. Henry Glockhammer, Billings; Mrs. Joe Heiser, Albany, OR; and Mrs. Christian Hill, Brazil. He was laid to rest 31 in the Mt. View Cemetery. Billings, MT.

BATT, Jacob
b. 7 Sep 1882 - Frank, Russia
d. 2 Mar 1959 - Greeley, Kansas
From Der Kirchenbote
Son Jacob Batt and his wife Anna Margaret Lehnhardt. Married 16 January 1903 with Katharina BORGENS. They had 4 children, 2 died before him. In 1907 the family came from Russia to Fort Collins, Colorado. He left his wife who he was married to for 56 years, and one daughter

BATT, Johann Jakob
b. 10 Feb 1867 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 6 Nov 1939 - Marion, Kansas
Der Sendbote 29 Nov. 1939 pp 14, 15
In 1886, he married Katherine Elizabeth PROPP. In the same year they came to America and lived almost exclusively near Marion. The Lord blessed their marriage with six children, three sons and three daughters who are still alive. Besides the deeply grieving widow and his six children, he leaves behind nine grandchildren, one brother and many relatives.

BATT, John
b. 5 Apr 1919 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 19 Nov 2001 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Alliance Times-Herald, Nov 21, 2001
Son of Henry and Mary (Popp) Batt. He was three years old when the family moved to Bayard. He married Frieda BOWERS on June 4, 1944, at Bayard. Frieda preceded him in death in October of 1950. John stayed in the Bayard area raising his three children. On June 26, 1953 he married Sophia Megas. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Richard and Sharon Batt of Alliance; daughters Sharon Allen of Scottsbluff and Beverly Kolbet and her husband Leon of Hays Center; special friend Jean Strodtman of Bayard. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Frieda and Sophia, four sisters, and five brothers. Burial will be in the Bayard Cemetery.

BATT, KONRAD
b. 30 Aug 1851 - Frank, Russia
d. 31 May 1917
From Kirchenbote Vol. 35 #27 - July 5, 1917
Son of Jakob Batt and wife Anna Margaretha born Schark(f). He married 2 February 1876 with Anna Maria Bauer. They had 6 children. In 1888 the family came to Hastings, Nebraska. He left behind his wife, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 6 children, 6 grandchildren. Buried 3 June.

BATT, Larry
b. 9 Feb 1951 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 2006 - Holyrood, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - June 22, 2006
Son of Robert and Alice (Ochs) Batt. He married Carla PHILLIPS on December 9, 1973, in Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Tim Batt of Bushton; one daughter Laurie Ann McQuade of Victoria; his mother, Alice Batt of Russell County; two brothers, Dale Batt of Russell County, Eugene Batt of Hoisington; two grandchildren; one step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial was at the Hoisington Cemetery.

BATT, Lydia
b. 8 Apr 1891 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 11 Apr 1985 - Marion, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Her husband , Godfrey (Longhofer), preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Jack of Torona, Calif.; one daughter, Betty DeLaney of Las Cruces, N.M.; one sister, Marguerite Fogel of Peabody; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Marion Cemetery.

BATT, Lydia
b. abt 1910
d. 12 Dec 1979 - California
From The Lincoln Journal, Nebraska - December 12, 1979
Survivors: brothers, Karl, Jacob, both Lincoln; nieces, nephews.

BATT, Margaretha
b. 14 Jun 1875 - Frank, Volga
d. 23 Jan 1925, Walla Walla, Washington
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Maiden name Margaretha Schleicher. 13 children. Survivors: spouse; 4 sons 6 daughters. Immigrated 1899 Monango, North Dakota.

BATT, Robert
b. 8 Apr 1912 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 5 May 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. He married Alice Ochs Feb. 15, 1942, in rural Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene Batt of Gt. Bend; Dale Batt of Russell; and Larry Batt of Beloit; two brothers, Rudolph Batt; and Arthur Batt, both of Hoisington; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Walter Batt and one sister, Frieda Dietz. Burial in the Hoisington Cemetery.

BATT, Roman A.
b. 25 Mar 1915 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 16 Jan 2002 - Marshfield, Wisconsin
From Obituary - Sat. 19, 2002
Son of Anton and Hattie Batt. He married Mary STRUVE on March 22, 1952 in Milwaukee. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one sister, June (Clarence) Lenz of Tomah. Roman was preceded in death by a brother, sister, two infant brothers, a niece and a nephew. Burial will be in the Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the town of Nokomis.

BATT, Rudolph
b. 13 Sep 1916 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 28 January 2001 - Russell, Kansas
Son of George and Sophia Hettinger Batt. Survivors nephews, nieces. He was preceded in death by brothers: Herman, Robert, Walter, and Arthur, and a sister Frieda Dietz.

BATT, Walter E.
b. 14 Apr 1925, Hoisington
d. 11 May 1986, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Florence Keil POPP June 14, 1969, Russell. Survivors: wife; stepson, Michael Popp; stepdaughters: Linda Hall, Connie Ney; brothers: Herman, Robert, Rudolph, Arthur, all Hoisington; sister, Mrs. Jacob (Freda) Dietz, Russell.

BATTHAUER, Anna
b. 11 Sep; 1 905 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. 14 Feb 1995 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include her husband, Elmer (SCHLOTTHAUER), of Hillsboro; a brother, Jonathan Batthauer o f Anderson, Ind.; and three sisters, Frieda Schlotthauer of Hillsboro, Lydia Hensley and Mary Elizabeth Batthauer, both of Anderson. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

BATTHAUER, Byron E.
b. 18 Oct 1929 - Marion, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2004 - Overland Park, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 29, 2004
Son of Alex and Pauline Batthauer, of Hutchinson. Survivors include: his wife of 54 years, Ramona; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jennifer; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Chris Coates; and two grandsons, Chad and Ben. Byron was preceded in death by his parents. (NOTE: obit has lots of information on his military career.)

BATTHAUER, Frieda
b. 21 Dec 1909 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Lockman Batthauer. On Dec. 29, 1926, she married Herman R. SCHLOTTHAUER. He died in 1986. Survivors include: a daughter, LaNorma Kreutziger, Marion; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

BATTHAUER, Henry
b. 19 Apr 1870 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. May 1953- Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press, 1 June 1953
Henry Batthauer, 83, passed away Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital. He was born April 19, 1870, in Dobrinka, Russia, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Adam Batthauer. He attended schools in Russia and was married there in Jan 1891 to Miss Eva MUELLER. In 1913 the family came to America, direct to Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Martin and Alex, both of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Lydia) Rippel of Las Vegas, Nev, Mr. Alex (Mollie) Hermann of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry (Emma) Rothau of Pasadena, Calif; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Andres of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm. Wednesday, at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. The Rev Lloyd N. Tate, pastor of the First Church of God, will officiate and burial will be made in the family lot in Wildwood cemetery.

BAUER, Adolph
b. 20 Oct 1909 - Frank, Russia
d. 7 Jan 2003 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star-Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - January 10, 2003
ALLIANCE - Adolph H. Bauer, 93, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance. He was born Oct. 20, 1909 in Frank, Russia to Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. When he was three, his family immigrated to the United States settling near Hastings. On Mar. 31, 1935 he was united in marriage to Mary SCHWARTZ in Bayard. His survivors include his children and their spouses, Darlene and Royce Daugherty of Alliance, John and Pat Bauer of Alliance, Bob and Susan Bauer of Fairbury, Neb., Jerry Bauer and Roger Bauer of Alliance; grandchildren, Kari Adams of Fort Collins, Colo., Janelle Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., Doug Daugherty, Ben Bauer, Trabor Bauer, Lindsey Bauer, Rylan Bauer, Sarah Bauer all of Alliance, Thane Bauer of Kearney, Brooke Frerking of Martell, Neb.; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin and Lex Daugherty, Kelsey and Cale Adams, Ashylnn, Kaylynn, Jayden and Jayce Bauer, and Bryce Bauer; step-grandchildren, Bill Taylor of Rapid City, S.D., Brenda Saltzman of Alliance and Barbara Addleman of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Edna Schnell and Rosalie Schnell of Alliance; brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif.; half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D., Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore.; half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff.
His parents, wife Mary, son Ronald, sister Lydia Huck, half-brother Kenneth and half-sister Neva Bauer preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Reverend Martin T. Schnare and Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

BAUER, Adolph H.
b. 20 Oct 1909 - Frank Russia
d. 7 Jan 2003 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Alliance Times-Herald, Jan 9, 2003
Son of Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. When he was three, his family immigrated to the United States.. On March 31, 1935 he married Mary SCHWARTZ at Bayard. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Darlene and Royce Daugherty, and John and Pat Bauer of Alliance, Bob and Susan Bauer of Fairbury, Jerry Bauer and Roger Bauer of Alliance; grandchildren, Kari Adams of Fort Collins, Colo., Janelle Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., Doug Daugherty, Ben Bauer, Trabor Bauer, Lindsey Bauer, Rylan Bauer, Sarah Bauer all of Alliance, Thane Bauer of Kearney, Brooke Frerking of Martell; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin and Lex Daugherty, Kelsey and Cale Adams, Ashylnn, Kaylynn, Jayden and Jayce Bauer, and Bryce Bauer; and step-grandchildren, Bill Taylor of Rapid City, S.D., Brenda Saltzman of Alliance and Barbara Addleman of Kansas City, Mo. He also is survived by sisters, Edna Schnell and Rosalie Schnell of Alliance; brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif.; half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D., Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore.; and half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff. His parents, wife Mary, son Ronald, sister Lydia Huck, half-brother Kenneth and half-sister Neva Bauer preceded him in death. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

BAUER, Alex Jay
b. 21 Jun 1996, Great Bend, Kansas
d. 7 May 1998, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Allen J. and Joanne Sawyer Bauer. Survivors include: parents; grandparents, Robert and Virginia Bauer, and David and Alice Williams; and great-grandparents, Howard and Eurnice Sweeting.

BAUER, Alexander
b. 15 Jun 1913 - Otis, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 2001 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scotts Bluff, NE 5 Sep 01
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Son of John and Anna (Bauer) Bauer. He married Bertha ALBERT on May 14, 1934 in Harrisburg. Alex was an accordion player with The Polka Kings dutchhop band and they played for many German weddings and parties in this area. He is survived by his daughters Jean Frank and husband Bill, Joyce Asmus and husband Marv, Bev Overman and husband Mark; grandchildren, Tim Frank, Mike Frank, Jeff Asmus and wife Sherri, Angie Martin; step-great-grandchildren, Katy and Kevin Warren; brothers, John Bauer, Jr. of Scottsbluff, August Bauer of Greeley, Colo., and sister, Marie Wiedeman of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha, two sons, William and Gary, parents, four sisters, one brother, and grandson, Marvin Kelly Asmus.

BAUER, Amelia
b. 30 Nov 1871 Strassburg, Russia
d. 20 Dec 1957, Okeene, Oklahoma
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bauer. In 1889 she married George WEBER at Strassburg, Russia. They had nine sons and four daughters. The George Webers immigrated to Marion, Kansas in 1892. George Weber died on January 1, 1936. On April 3, 1938, she married George SCHNEIDER. Mr. Schneider preceded her in death August 3, 1946. Survivors include her children George and Leland Weber of Marion, Kansas Alex Weber, Herrington, Kansas: Mrs. Susan Lehr and Eddie Weber of Okeene; Mrs. Anna Weber, Canton; Charles Weber, El Dorado, Kansas; Mrs. Elizabeth Steinly, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Victor Weber, Wichita, Kansas. Also she leaves to mourn five step-children, Mrs. Rosie Weidner, Mrs. Katie Pete, Mrs. Alvina Tille and Sam Schneider, and Mrs. Gilpay Monsmith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and three sons and one daughter in infancy. Additional Information - Headstone in Strassburg Cemetery, Marion County, Kansas, shows George Weber - Dec. 12, 1871 - Jan. 1, 1936.

BAUER, Barbara Ann
b. 17 Oct 1934 - Brush, Colorado
d. 9 Dec 2003 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - 12-12-03
Born to Jake E. and Mary Bauer. On Dec. 7, 1957, she married Leonard KRENING of Fort Morgan. Mrs. Krening is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lake and Tamara Krening, both of Cheyenne; her mother of Fort Morgan; a brother, Roger Bauer of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Beverly Morrison of Eureka, Calif., and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her father and a brother, Ira Bauer. Private interment at the Lakeview Cemetery.

BAUER, Charles Conrad �Chuck�
b. 14 May 1934, Arnold
d. 27 Jul 1999, Halstead
From Hutchinson News -July 28, 1999
Son of Conrad and Katherine Kraft Bauer. On Sept. 20, 1954, he married Velma SCHUCKMAN at Jetmore. She survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Greg, Anthony, Mike, Tracy, , Todd, and Curtis; three daughters, Lori Miller, Karla Bauer,and Kristi Van Horn; six brothers, Godfrey, Ramond, Dave, Herman, Jake and John; three sisters, Nora Edwards, Verda Ochs and Annie Mollenkamp. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter, Carla and a brother, Curtis.

BAUER, Daniel
b. 12 Sep 1892 - Russia
d. Sep 1963 - Bismarck, N.D.
From Newspaper Clipping - Unknown
He came to America at the age of 20. He was united in marriage with Katherine KLEIN on March 15, 1917. Mrs. Bauer was also born in Russia and came to America as a teenager Three children were born to them; Theodore, married and living in Turtle Lake; Edward who died in infancy; and Reuben, married and living in Turtle Lake. Mr. Bauer died in September of 1963. Mrs. Bauer resides at the Baptist Home in Bismarck.

BAUER, Eva
b. 19 Dec 1895, Campbell County
d. 8 Feb 197_, Eureka, South Dakota
From Eureka, South Dakota paper
Daughter of Christian and Jackobina Holzworth BAUER. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. She was married to John F. WOLF on Jan 4, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died 5 March 1969, and also by one son, six brothers and one sister. Survivors are her daughters Mr. Henry (Beata) Olson and Mrs. Albert (Edna) Salzer, both of Bismarck, and Mrs. Orvind (Violet) Bertsch of Lehr, her brothers William Bauer of Eureka and George Bauer of Fargo, her sister Mrs. John Wiedmeier of Eureka, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbears at the funeral were Walter, Ervin and Fred Bauer, Johnny Wiedmeier, Otto Retzer and Walter Helfenstein.

BAUER, Esther
b. 2 Feb 1922 - Mitchell, Nebraska
d. 5 Jun 2005 - Oberlin, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Survivors include her husband, Loyl (WILSON) of Oberlin; two sons, L. Jay of Great Bend and Don I. of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Dixie Lee Nickel of Manhattan and Donna Dee Stanley of Lincoln, Neb.; two brothers, Fred Bauer of Elmo, Mont., and Henry Bauer of Edgemont, S.D.; a sister, Pauline Combs of Kennewick, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

BAUER, Fred Herman
b. 9 Jan 1920 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 7 Aug 2005 - Ransom, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - August 8, 2005
Son of Conrad and Katherine (Kraft) Bauer. He married Glenda J. CHARLES on Dec. 25, 1953, in Arnold. Other survivors include his son Phil, wife, Glenda of the home; two daughters, Barbara Sunley of Wamego and Gloria Jean Sims of Hays; five brothers, Jake Bauer and John Bauer, both of Arnold, Dave Bauer of Hays, Raymee Bauer of Iola and Goddie Bauer of Los Banos, Calif.; three sisters, Nora Edwards of Beeler and Annie Mollenkamp and Verda Ochs, both of Arnold; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lexie Rose Deines; three brothers, Charles Bauer, Curtis Bauer and an infant brother, Robert Bauer; and one granddaughter. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery.

BAUER, Gladys G.
b. 21 Nov 1909 - Bowdle, South Dakota
d. 30 Mar 2006 -Portland, Oregon
From Oregonian Newspaper Portland OR 3 April 2006
In 1927, she married the Rev. O. A. HERZOG; he died in 1984. Survivors include her son, Otto J HERZOG.

BAUER, Helen Lenora
b. 26 March 1917, Protection
d. 21 Nov 1990, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - November 22, 1990
Survivors mother, Mrs. Martha Maris, Protection; brothers: H. O. Bauer, Jr., Van Nuys, Calif.; James A. Bauer, Saugus, Calif.; Melvin E. Bauer, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Berneice Bauer, Glendora, Calif.

BAUER, Jacob
b. 26 May 1915
d. 3 Jan 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 6, 2007
Jake was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Dora Beatrice "Bea" COMER, parents, Conrad and Katherine Bauer, brothers, Charlie, Fred and Curtis Bauer. Survivors include one daughter, Anita Payne and husband Harold, Salina, Kansas, five grandchildren, Martie George and husband Terry, Newton, Ks., Michael Quenzer and wife Mona, Ft. Collins, Colo., Perry Quenzer and wife Lori, Hiawatha, Ks., Michelle Quenzer, Newton, Ks., Angela Brightbill, Salina, Ks.; three brothers, Gotfried Bauer, Los Danos, Calif., John Bauer, Arnold, Ks., and Dave Bauer, Hays, Ks.; three sisters, Verda Gish, Annie Mollenkamp, Arnold, Ks., and Nora Edwards, Beeler, Ks.; eight great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Burial will in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Kansas.

BAUER, Jakob
b. abt 1865 - Frank, Volga
d. 2 Nov 1925 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999 - DFP 1 Dec 1925 Nr 2683
Married Maria FSHRENBRUCH. Survivors: wife, 4 sons.Buried 6 November 1925, Ft. Morgan Colorado.

BAUER, James Patrick
b. 17 Mar 1962 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 21 Dec 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Dec 2004
Born to Alvin and Beth (Lucas) Bauer. Survivors include his parents, Alvin and Beth Bauer of Gering; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and William Lathrop of Gering; brother and sister-in-law, William and Janet Bauer of Gering; and nieces, Lindsey and Shana Lathrop and Erin, Meagan and Victoria Bauer. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and Helen Lucas and John and Pauline Bauer.

BAUER, Katherine
b. 10 Jul 1895 - Odessa, Russia
d. 3 Mar 1985 - Bismarck, N.D.
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
In Memory of Katherine (Bauer) Klein. Services, March 7, 1985, Bismarck, North Dakota. Officiating Reverend Alwin Reimnitz - Pallbearers: Tim Glum, Larry Sorch, Donald Sorch, Rick Schaeffer, Carl Klein, Jr., Terry Klein. Final Resting Place - Riverview Cemetery, Wilton, North Dakota. Note: Married Daniel KLEIN October 28, 1912 in Russia.

BAUER, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 15 Mar 1879 Morgenthau, Russia
d. 20 Dec 1969, Brush, Colorado
She came to America in 1907 and settled at Otis, Kan. Her husband died Oct. 19, 1954. Mrs. Bauer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Natalie Stinert of Russell, Kan., Mrs. Rosetta Williamson of Denver, and Mrs. Olina Dill of Richland, Wash; three sons, Henry and August of Fort Morgan and Herbert of Auburn, Wash.

BAUER, Katherine M.
b. 21 Sep 1915, Sharon
c. d. 20 Mar 2000, Wichita, Kansas
Daughter of Cornelis and Mary Kane Bauer. Survivors include two brothers, Paul and Alfred.

BAUER, Kathryn M.
b. 24 March 1895, Hodgeman County
d. 12 Jan 1986, Macksville
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Forrest W. RUEHLEN Jan. 18, 1914 in Burdett. He died Mach 27, 1958. Survivors include: five sons, Nolan F. of Bartlesville, Okla., Robert Nyal of Concord, N.C., Lane B. of Topeka, Dallas W. and Martin L., both of Larned; two daughters, June Erhart of Garfield, Ark., and Phyllis Neidig of Belpre; one stepson, Ernest of Great Bend; one stepdaughter, Addie Duncan of Denver, Colo.

BAUER, Maria Katharina
b. 29 Oct 1883 - Schafer, Volga
d. 17 Dec 1922 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Daughter of Peter Andreas Bauer and Maria Elisabeth nee Kramer. Buried Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Married Johannes KNAUB in 1905. 8 Children: (4 sons, 4 daughters). Survivors: husband, 6 children.

BAUER, Martin F
b. 21 Mar 1914 - Sharon, Kansas
d. 14 Feb 2001 - Olathe, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - February 16, 2001
Son of George Aloysius and Christina L. Gangler Bauer. On Sept. 9, 1940, he married Mebel Leota MEYER at Sharon. She survives. Other survivors include: a son; four daughters, including Eileen Jewell; a sister, Laura Aufleger, Sharon.

BAUER, Maynard Philip
b. 13 Jul 1917 - Burdett, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 8, 2005, Wichita Eagle - Thursday, December 8, 2005
Son of Philip Jacob and Frances Mooney Bauer. In September of 1938, he married Grace DUKE in Omaha, Neb. He later married Charleen Danford RICHARDSON in February of 1973 in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Philip Bauer and wife, Mary, Plano, Texas, and Michael Bauer and wife, Jeanette, Murphy, Texas; stepchildren, Marell Richardson, Michigan, Kathleen Richardson-New and husband, Robert, Merrit Island, Fla., and Patti Hamilton, Hector, Ark.; two brothers, Emmett Bauer and wife, Lois, and Lawrence Bauer and wife, Eleanor, all of Burdett; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. mortuary.

BAUER, Natalila
b. 15 Jan 1901 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 29 Feb 1976 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married George STEINERT, JR. on August 2, 1919, at Milberger. Survivors include: widower; son, Leon, New York City; Levi, Hoisington; George L., Great Bend; Loren, Junction City; dauughter: Mrs. Elvera Humphrey, Chula Vista, CA; brothers: August Bauer, Ft.Morgan, C0; and August Bauer, Ft. Morgan, C0; Herbert Bauer, Richland, WA; sisters: Mrs. Rosetta Williamson, Denver; Mrs Linda Dill, Richland, WA.

BAUER, Pauline
b. 12 Nov 1911 - Frank, Russia
d. 12 Apr 2003 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - April 15, 2003
Dau of Conrad and Katherine (Engleman) Bauer. On Aug. 18, 1931, she married Jacob John KRIEGER in Fort Collins. He died July 3, 1984.Mrs. Krieger moved to the Greeley area with her parents at the age of 11 in 1922. Survivors are a daughter, Laverne Hamilton and husband John of Greeley; a son, Clarence Jake Krieger of Garden City, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother are deceased.
Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

BAUER, Raymond L.
b. 19 Jul 1918 - Burdett, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 2000 - Topeka, Kansas
From Kinsley Graphic - June 21, 2000, Wichita Eagle - Sunday, June 18, 2000
Son of John and Mabel Klein Bauer. On Aug. 15, 1940, he married Thelda SHANK in Ness County. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Sharon R. Nelson. Note: Maiden name of Thelda was Shank. John Bauer, the son of Phillip Bauer, died in 1951.

BAUER, Richard Dale
b. 23 Dec 1954 - Logan, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, October 5, 2003
Born to Dave and Faye Bauer. He married Cindy GRIFFEY on June 1, 1974. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, of the home; two daughters, Tara and Tessa, both of the home; his parents, Dave and Faye, Hays; a brother, Tom, Almena; two sisters, Susan Wolf, Hays, and Nancy Meitl, Rush Center.

BAUER, Robert L.
b. 24 Nov 1940 - Larned, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 2000 - Larned, Kansas
From Kinsley Graphic - February 23, 2000, Great Bend Tribune - February 18, 2000
Son of Lester G. and Hattie Elizabeth Juergensen Bauer. On Oct. 31, 1959, he married Virginia Ann CULBREATH at St. John. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Lance L., Allen J., and Troy V; two brothers, Merle and Maurice.

BAUER, Robert W.
b. 21 Apr 1943 - Kersey, Colorado
d. 24 Jan 2007 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley, Colo. He was born April 21, 1943 in Kersey, Colo., the son of Conrad and Esther (Stark) Bauer. He married Barbara POUND on June 10, 1962 in Greeley, Colo. He is survived by his wife of Lyman; a daughter, Connie Lewis and her husband of Greeley; a son, Rob Bauer and his wife of Mitchell, Neb.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter.

BAUER, Rosalie
b. 21 Oct 1917 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 29 Jul 2005 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Starherald Newspaper in Scottsbluff, NE - July 31, 2005
Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Born to Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. On June 6, 1 she was united in marriage to Conrad E. SCHNELL in Harrisburg, Nebraska. Her survivors are her sons, Larry C. Schnell (and very special friend Shirley Rief), Harvey (Beverly) Schnell, and Roger (Dorothy) all of Alliance, daughters, Violet (Don) Colson of Alliance, Mardella (George) McFall of Lakeside, Rosemary (Dave) Woods of Manhattan, Kan., and Connie (Jim) Engelhaupt of Alliance, 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif., sister Edna Schnell of Alliance, half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff, half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, and Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, one brother, one sister, one half-brother and one half sister.

BAUER, Roy, Sr.
b. 2 Feb 1900, Radium
d. 5 Jul 1988, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News
He married Katie GIPSON Sept. 8, 1928, at Larned. Survivors include: his wife; two sons, Roy Jr. and Kent; one brother, Vernon, Larned.

BAUER, THEODORE "TED"
b. 18 Nov 1917 - Wilton, N.D.
d. 24 Apr 1991 - Bismarck, N.D.
From McLean County Journal
Funeral service was held in Turtle Lake with Rev. Orville Meth and Rev. Manuel Wolff officiating. Lyon Singer was organist and Gerald and Bonnie Mehrer sang a duet. Pallbearers were Harold Kittler, Reuben Mehrer, Walter Franke, Arnold Franke, Vernon Wolitarsky, and Herb Schlaht. Burial was in the Turtle Lake Cemetery. Born to Daniel and Katherine (Klein) Bauer. He married Ileen KLEIN on July 2, 1947 at Turtle Lake. Survivors include his wife: Ileen Bauer of Bismarck; 1 son and daughter-in-law: Dennis and Linda Bauer of Bismarck; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dennis Dean of Lansford; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother and sister-in-law: Reuben and Phyllis Bauer of Turtle Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 infant sister.

BAUER, Walter W
b. 12 OCT 1921, Bazine,,Kansas
d. 5 JAN 1988, Russell,Russell,Kansas
Survived by wife, son William, dau. Sandra, bro. John, 3 sisters: Lola, Evelyn, Rosie.

BAUER, William R.
b. 8 Dec 1906, Lenore, Idaho
d. 14 Oct 1989, Topeka
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Dora A. KRAUSE, June 8, 1930, at Hays. She died April 29, 1988. Survivors include one son, Bill Jr.; three daughters: Judy Pratt, Louise McCord, and Grace Lewis; one sister, Gertrude Antweiler of Brush, Colo.

BAUERLE, Roland V.
b. 10 May 1899, Leigh
d. 14 Jul 1982, Topeka
From Hutchinson News - Friday, July 16, 1982
He married Edna Esther BECKER April 6, 1930, at Hoisington. Survivors: widow; son, George; daughters, Flo Ann Christopher, and Kansa Faye Passow

BAUERLE, Kansa F.
b. 29 Jan 1939 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 20 Sep 20 2003 - Topeka,Kansas
From funeral card
Born to Roland and Edna (Becker) Bauerle. She married Richard E, PASSOW on Feb. 25, 1962, in Hoisington. Survivors include her husband, Richard E. Passow, Topeka; two sons, Brad S. Passow and Ryan E. Passow, both of Topeka; four grandchildren; a brother, George Bauerle, Simi Valley, CA; and a sister, Flo Ann Christopher, Topeka.
Officiating: Rev. John Domsch Organist: Terry Carlson Vocalistist: Rev. Glenn R. Bitter. Music: "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer". Casket Bearers: Fred Harper, Raymond Deutsch, Armin Strecker; Gerald Lane, Wallace Mitchell, Cris Kramer Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS

BAUERLE, Roland V.
b. 10 May 1899 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 14 Jul 1982 - Topeka, Kansas
From funeral card
Officiating: Rev. Garry Dassow Music: Mrs. Glenda Jahnke. Honorary Casket Bearers: Kyle & Derek Bauerle, Armin and Clarence Strecker; Dave Miller; Ryan Passow; Ray Deutsch; Chris Kramer; Herb Bitter; Vernon Skolaut Active Casket Bearers: Stan and Doug Christopher; Brad Passow; C.T. Morris; Billy Boldenow; Emanuel Miller Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS

BAUGHER, Arlene E.
b. 11 Apr 1916 - Holly, Colorado
d. 4 Sep 2004 - Salt Lake City, Utah
From Downey Patriot, California - Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
Her parents were Benjamin Harrison Stewart and Iva Baugher. Her first marriage was on 30 June 1939 to Clifford Adam FISHER, who died 25 Jan. Wynn is survived by sister fern (Arlene) RAISCH; son Stewart Fisher, daughter Kathy (Larry) PENROSE; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (ED) JARVIS, Michael (Kathy) PENROSE, Holly Ann (Chad) NUSS and Clifford FISHER, and 5 great grandchildren, Cameron and Mathew Jarvis, Adam and Sofia Penrose and Cecilia NUSS. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

BAUGHMAN, Melba I.
b. 3 Dec 1927 - Mitchell, Nebraska
d. 5 Feb 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 7 Feb 2007
Interment will be at the Mitchell Valley Cemetery. Melba was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Mitchell to John Milton "Milt" and Laura Leora (Jones) Baughman. She married Harold KELLER Aug. 12, 1951, in Mitchell. Survivors include her daughters, Kodie (Rick) Markheim of Gering, and Detta (Kevin) Hickox of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Brian (Jodi) Markheim of Scottsbluff, Justin (Katie) Markheim of Kimball, and Aaron Hickox of Fort Collins, Colo.; great-grand-children, Paxton and Peyton Markheim of Scottsbluff; and brother, Bennie (Lois) Baughman of Mitchell. Her parents, her husband, and her brother Dale Baughman preceded her in death.

BAUM, Adam
b. 24 June 1859 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 29 Apr 1920 - Lilncoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 38 #32 5 Aug. 1920
He married Elsa M. LINKER on 22 Nov. 1879 and the Lord blessed this marriage with 2 sons and one daughter. In 1889, he left the old fatherland with his family and arrived in New York on 1 April. Two days after they landed his wife was taken from his side by death and alone he had to continue on his path in the new land with his children. He married Sophia BAUER on 13 Dec 1905. The Lord blessed this marriage with one son.

BAUM, Alvan
b. 9 Aug 1910 - Portland, Oregon
d. 19 Feb 1991 - Wapato, Oregon
From Obit
Born to Adam and Sophie (Bauer) Baum. He married Dorothy VIERLING at Wapato on Sept. 8, 1934. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Baum of Wapato; son, Dennis Baum of Wapato; two grandsons, Devin and Jason Baum and their mother, Connie Baum, all of Wapato; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sunshine and Jim Smith of Whidbey Island; two sister-in-laws, Lillian Smith of Hermiston, OR and Merle Dietz of Bothell. Burial in Reservation Community Memorial Park west of Wapato.

BAUM, Anna Elisabeth
b. 26 Dec 1886 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 3 Jul 1964 - Billings, MT
Kirchenbote Vol. 82 #40 6 Aug 1964
Daughter of Adam Floth and Maria Katherina nee Becker. She married Jacob WALTER in Brunnenthal and came with him to this country in 1907 and lived first in Lincoln, NE, where he husband was taken from her side through death. In 1921, she married Jacob Baum.. Her second husband died in 1961. She leaves behind two sons: Adam Walter in Billings; and Edward in Ballantine; 2 daughters: Mrs. Paul Propp of Fairview; and Mrs. Lydia Kindsfather of Billings; 5 step-sons: Jack & Peter Baum of Long Beach, CA; Conrad Baum of Buffalo, WY; Wilhelm & George Baum of Worden; one step-daughter, Mrs. John Schneider in Billings; 29 grandchildren; 32 gt. grandchildren and other relatives.

BAUM, Edward Carl
B. 5 Dec 1924 - Susank, Kansas
D. 18 Oct 1975 - Topeka, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include brothers: Leo, Hoisington; Emil, Pueblo, Colo.; George, Anaheim, Calif.; Kenneth, Mt. Oreb, Ohio; Jake, Buena Park, Calif.; sisters: Mrs. Helen Wolford, Chanute; Mrs. Mary Mermis and Mrs. Hilda Jacobs, both of Gorham; Mrs. Rosie Thompson, Washington, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Bissett, Liberal; Mrs. Viola Brown, Plainville; Mrs. Josephine Shreve, Manhattan; Mrs. Lydia Kaufman, Great Bend. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

BAUM, Henry
b. abt 1918 -Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 19 Mar 1983 - Billings, Nebraska
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - Mar. 20, 1983
Son of Henry and Katherine Baum. On Nov. 15, 1928, he married Lydia OBLANDER in Billings. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lawrence W. Baum of Phoenix, AZ; and Thomas L. Baum of Ballantine; two brothers, Sam Baum of 2229 Grand Ave., and Leo of 2811 Seventh Ave. N.; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Marie) Puhr of Ballantine; and Mrs. C.R. (Bertha) Thomas of 2225 Louise Lane; 8 grandchildren; and 7 gt. grandchildren.

BAUM, Henry
b. 10 Oct 1906 - Au Gres, Nebraska
d. 29 Oct 1993 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Burial was held at the Mitchell Cemetery. Son of Henry and Katrina (Peltz) Baum, Sr. He married Christena MAUL in Mitchell. Surviving is his wife Christena, daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Bob Henkel of Scottsbluff and Dorothy and Lew Williams, Jr. of Ketchikan, AK; brothers Edward Baum of Mitchell and Theodore Baum of New York; a sister Mrs. Fred (Amelia) Rein of Gering; 5 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and 2 brothers.

BAUM, JACOB
b. 5 Oct 1880 - Kukkus, Russia
d. abt Jun 1961- Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 79 #38 20 July 1961
In 1898, he married Katherine Bell and they came to this country in 1907. His wife died in 1918 and in 1921 he married Anna Elisabeth WALTERS. He leaves behind his widow; 5 sons; one daughter; 2 stepsons; 2 stepdaughters; 16 grandchildren; 16 gt. grandchildren; and 3 brothers.

BAUM, Johannes
b. 21 Jan 1867 - Kukkus, Russia
d. 10 Apr 1959 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 77 #30 28 May 1959
Son of Conrad Baum and his wife Anna Katherine Herstein. He married Anna Maria GRASS and God presented this marriage with 9 children, five of whom preceded the father in death. He came to America in 1907. His wife died in 1946. He leaves behind four children: Peter Baum of Richmond, CA; Mrs. Emma Kromberg, Mrs. Rose Steitz, and Mrs. Mollie Bukovich of Fresno; 18 grandchildren; 29 gt. grandchildren; and 1 gt. gt. grandchild and one sister: Mrs. Katie Klemm of Sanger and many beloved friends.

BAUM, John
b. 31 Oct 1911 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 26 Mar 2004 - Gering, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Interment at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Son of Phillip and Anna Margaret (Peltz) Baum. On May 5, 1935, he married Minnie SIEB of Bayard at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Mitchell. John is survivored include his wife, Minnie of 68 years; son, Lemoyne and wife Patricia Baum of Gering; daughter Kathleen and husband Vern Keller of Scottsbluff; granddaughter Shelly and husband Steven Hill of Goodyear, AZ; grandsons Scott Keller of Lincoln; Brett and Trent Keller of Scottsbluff; gt. granddaughter Ashley Hill and gt. grandson, Connor Hill, both of Goodyear, AZ; brother Reuben and wife Helen Baum of Gering; sisters Katherine Baum and Millie Buchhammer both of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and brothers Phillip, Jr, Theodore Baum, brother-in-law Alex Buchhammer, and sister-in-law, Lucille Baum.

BAUM, John Albert
b. 19 Feb 1902 - Russia
d. 25 Sep 1990 - Minnetonka, MN
The Mobridge Tribune - Mobridge, SD, 3 Oct 1990
Born to John and Caroline (Walner) Baum in Russia. He was a small children when his family came to the U.S. In 1925, he married Ann NICKISCH in Mobridge where they made their home. His wife, Ann, died in 1953. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lorraine) Haefner of Minnetonka; a granddaughter, Laurie Stimart of Minnetonka; a grandson, John Haefner of Minnetonka; three gt. grandchildren and a sister, Thresa Johnsen of Greeley, CO. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters, three brothers and his parents. Casket bearers were John Haefner, Albert Haefner, Ted Anderson, Don Baum, Bill Hardcastle Sr. and Norman Johnson. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

BAUM, Leo
b. abt 1918 - Ballatine, Montana
d. abt Aug 1987 - Billings, Montana
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - Aug. 25, 1987
Son of Henry and Katherine Baum. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Butcher of Billings; two sisters, Marie Puhr of Ballantine and Bertha Thomas of Billings; and four grandchildren. Burial in Pleasantview Cemetery.

BAUM, Peter
b. 30 Jan 1908 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 14 Oct 2003 - Long Beach, California
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT
Born to Jacob and Katherine Margaret (Bell) Baum. He married Ella Lee AGEE on April 23, 1933, in Riverside. Peter is survived by his wife of 70 years; daughter, Amy (Ken) Pivernetz; four grandchildren: Debra Sandy, Lisa (Mike) Anthony, Kimberly (Dan) Felix; Jonathan Pivernetz; 5 gt. grandchildren; stepsister, Lydia Kindsfather of Laurel; sisters-in-law, Marie Baum, Martha Baum, both of Billings; Lydia Walters of Worden; Peter was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Anna Elisabeth (Floth) Walters; daughter, Margaret Lee Sandy; three sisters, Katherine who died in infancy; Betty Enders, Esther Schneider, four brothers: Jack, Conrad, Bill, George; step-sisters, Mary Propp, Frieda Walters; stepbrother, Adam Walters. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Long Beach.

BAUM, Ollie Mildred
b. 13 Nov 1893 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 1982 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Harvey and Hattie (Stone) Baum. On Sept. 2, 1914, she was united in marriage to Harry F. SHAW at Wilson, KS, and this union was blessed with two sons, Kenneth and Meredith. Her husband, Harry, died Dec. 18, 1966. She was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth. Those who survive to mourn her passing include one son, M.CD. (Red) Shaw of Russell; one brother, Wendell Baum, Denver, CO; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Hollingsworth, Denver, CO; and Mrs. Verna Preble, Tampa, FL; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Clergy: Rev. Albert Rymph Organist: Mrs. Herbert Michaelis Soloist: C. Byrne Wood. Music: "Goin' Home" and "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions". Casket Bearers: Ralph Tittel, Bernard Thielen, Vernon Morgenstern, Henry A. Bender, John Mills, Robert L. Turner. Interment: Wilson City Cemetery - Wilson, KS

BAUM, Phillip
b. 8 Jul 1885 - Kukkus, Russia
d. 27 Nov 1948- Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 67 #8 23 Dec. 1948
Son of Johannes Baum and Susanna Maria Debus. In 1903, he came to America. He married Anna Margaretha PELZ on 4 Feb. 1909 in Standish, MI. Those mourning his sudden departure are his widow, Anna Margaretha Baum, four sons, John and Theodor in Gering; Philip and Reuben still at home; two daughters, Katharina still at home; and Mrs. Amelia Buchhammer in Scottsbluff; three grandchildren; five brothers: Andreas, Conrad, and Wilhelm in Michigan; Jakob in Montana; and Heinrich in Gering; one sister in Omsk, Russia; as well as other relatives and friends.

BAUM, Robert Andrew
b. 3 Feb 1928 - Topeka, Kansas
d. 11 Nov 1985 - Topeka, Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal - Nov. 12, 1985
Son of Ralph and Elizabeth Kaberline Baum. He was married to Helen TAYLOR May 17, 1948, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert Baum, Jr.; Timothy Baum; and Mark Baum, all of Topeka; two daughters, Kathleen Schleuder, Auburn; and Suzanne Powell, Wakarusa; his father, Ralph Baum, Topeka; a brother, Joseph Baum, Topeka; a sister, Rosemary Hackett, Topeka; and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

BAUM, Theodore
b. 4 Mar 1915 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 30 Jan 1997 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Born to Phillip and Anna Margaret (Peltz) Baum. On May 21, 1939, he married Lydia SCHWARTZKOP in Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Lydia, of Mitchell; son, Jerry Baum of Holyoke, CO; daughter Nancy and husband Ron Reeves of Glendale, AZ; granddaughter Heather (Reeves) and husband Kevin Goshow of Glendale, AZ; brothers John and Reuben of Gering; sisters Katherine Buchhammer of Scottsbluff; Amelia Baum of Gering. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Phillip, Jr.

BAUM, Theodor Adam
b. 12 May 1918 - Portland, Oregon
d. 5 Feb 1931 - Portland, Orgeon
Kirchenbote Vol 49 #13 26 Mar. 1931
Son of Heinrich Baum and his wife Anna Margarete nee Schlotthauer. He is painfully mourned and missed by his loving parents, one brother, two sisters and many relatives and friends, who all most deeply feel his early departure.

BAUMBACH, Rosa
b. 8 Jan 1886 - Parkston, South Dakota
d. 1 Jan 1974 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, February 11, 1974, page 7
Survivors: Son, William BAUMBACH; 2 grandsons, 6 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild
Comments: - Rosa was the daughter of Henry REISWIG/ Elizabeth TEBELIUS. Her first husband was Abraham BAUMBACH.

BAUMGARTNER, Albert P.
b. 31 Oct 1927 - Brush, Colorado
d. 20 Oct 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 10-22-03
Born to Pete and Katheryn (Spreier) Baumgartner. On June 27, 1948, he married Katherine MAY in Fort Morgan. She died Oct. 27, 2001. Survivors are three sons, Daniel Albert Baumgartner of Milliken and Steven Ray Baumgartner and Ricky Lee Baumgartner, both of Greeley; a sister, Elzine Covey of Fort Morgan; two brothers, Rynold and Richard Baumgartner, both of Burley, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His mother his father and stepmother Mollie Baumgartner and a sister, Betty Fontenot, are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens,

BAVENDICK, Bradley F.
b. 10 Nov 1961 - Casper, Wyoming
d. 29 March 2003 - Bismarck
From Bismarck Tribune
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Son of Franklin J. and Joanne (Meyer) Bavendick. He traveled through Europe with friends and met the love of his life, Gabriella, who was from Venezuela. Therefore, he spent considerable time with her and her family in Venezuela. Brad is survived by his parents, Frank and Joanne Bavendick, Bismarck; his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Eileen, Bismarck; his sister and brother-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Herman, Bismarck; and his nephew, Kyle Herman, currently attending North Dakota State University at Fargo. Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Lydia Bavendick, and Edwin and Wilma Meyer; and a nephew, Tyler Joel Herman.

BAXTER, Kelvin D.
b. 12 Jun 1910 - Gorham, Kansas
d. abt 1889 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to William and Leona (Dwyer) Baxter. He married Juanita Della RUFF on May 15, 1932 at Russell. Survivors: wife of the home; son, Dennis of Russell; daughters, Juania Ball, of Dallas, TX; and Karen Kaps of La Habra, CA; 6 grandchildren and 7 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cem.

BAXTER, Luella Mable
b. 26 Jan 1918, near Gage Okla
d. 10 Dec 1999, Gage, Okla
Parents were O. J. and Mabel (Williams) Baxter. On January 8, 1938, she married Loris Leon SHAFER at Gage. He preceded her in death on September 21, 1981. On May 1, 1982, she married Howard Eugene STAHLMAN at Gage. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister and two brothers-in-law. Luella is survived by a son, Jim; a daughter, Delores; three stepsons, Larry, Clinton and Phillip; a sister, Katy Wolfington; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Sayers.

BAY, Alex H.
b. 7 Sep 1907 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 1994 - Wilson, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. He married Elsie Kathryn STEINLE on August 23, 1940, at Topeka. She died November 9, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Anschutz of Yates Center; two brothers, Victor and David, both of Russell; three sisters, Pauline Kerbs and Helen Koksal, both of Russell; and Alvina Nachtigall of Salina; and two grandchildren. Burial in Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance.

BAY, Alexander
b. 8 Aug 1879 - Dreispitz, Russias
d. 31 Oct 1965 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Son of Andrew Bay. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Marie Katherine SCHOENHALS. This union was blessed with 6 children, two daughters and four sons. Mrs. Bay preceded her beloved husband in death on Feb. 12, 1965. Two sons, David and Harry, also preceded their father in death, David in 1918 and Harry in 1950. Mr. Bay is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gottfred Kelln of Ferndale, WA; Mrs. Henry Schoenhals of Follett, TX; two sons, Alex Bay and Willie Bay both of Shattuck; one brother, Jake Bay of Winnipeg, Canada; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Quindt of Ellindale, MN; 19 grandchildren; 23 gt. grandchildren.

BAY, David
b. 18 Sep - Russell County, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 1995 - Wichita, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Reinholdt and Anna (Keller) Bay. On May 5, 1929, was united in marriage to Edith Olinda STRECKER. To this union was born one daughter, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Alex and Edwin. Survivors are his wife, Edie of the home in Russell; daughter Patty Lappin and her husband Jerry of Salina, KS; one grandson Paul Lappin. Other survivors are a brother, Victor Bay of Russell, 3 sisters: Pauline Kerbs and Helen M. Koksal both of Russell and Elvina Nachtigall of Salina, a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Clergy: Rev. Glenn Tombaugh Organist: Eileen Vladar Solist: Norma Jean Cook Music: "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" - soloist. Music: "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide" - congregational hymns. Casket Bearers: David Godyear, Lawrence Ochs, Jerry E. Driscoll, Bob Cook, Derril Castor, Terry Morris. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BAY, Edwin
b. 7 Apr 1913 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 7 Apr 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. To cherish his memories are his wife, Dorothy of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Ann Bay of College Station, TX; a granddaughter, Laura Bay of College Station; three brothers, David, Alex and Victor, all of Russell; three sisters, Pauline and Helen Koksal, both of Russell and Elvinia Nachigall of Salina. (Spouse - Dorothy Kaufman) Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz Soloist: Milt Ginther Organist: Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: Ronnie Krug, Jim Lacy, Milton Fabian, Dave Mai, Gary Bowser, Rick Thacker. Honorary Casket Bearers: Clarence Wagner, Rolland Ehrlich, Vernon Morgenstern, Don Wolfe, M.D. Shaw, Paul Dumler Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

BAY, Pauline
b. 21 Sep 1901 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 26 Dec 12995 - Russell, Kansas
From Freida Karst Collection
Daughter of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. She grew up in Russia, coming to the U.S. in 1913. She married Christian KERBS June 14, 1919, at Wichita. He died March 17, 1991. Survivors are one daughter, Ruth Damron of Russell; one brother, Vic Bay of Russell; two sisters, Alvina Nighengale of Salina; and Helen Koksal of Russell; two grandchildren; four gt. grandchildren; and two gt. gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

BAY, Victor
b. 21 Apr 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Apr 1995 - Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
His parents were Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. He married Mary K. RASSETTE on April 21, 1940, in Russell. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home in Russell; his son, Robert Bay of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; and four gt. grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen Koksal of Russell and Elvina Nachtigall of Salina. Burial will be in the Russell City Cemetery.

BEACH, F. Leonard
Family from Hoffnungstal, Russia
b.12 July 1917 - Denver, Colorado
d.22 Jan 1998 - Denver, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Submitted by Cindy Boone
He married Marian MOINE, 1941. Son of Frederick and Flora Bramkamp Bitsch. Frederick is the son of Frederick and Dorothea Hilt Bitsch of Hoffnungstal, Russia.

BEALBY, Mildred A.
b. 13 Jan 1906 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2003 - Osborne, Kansas
From Ellsworth Independent/Reporter - Thursday, September 2, 2003
Her husband Reginald H. "Reg" SCHULTZ, died in 1979. Survivors include two sons: Rex and Roger, both of Osborne; a sister, Genevieve Petitjean of Brookville; five grandchildren; 15 grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Natoma Cemetery

BEAN, Juanita
b. 30 Nov 1929, Waldo
d. 10 Aug 1998, Hayes, Kansas
Survivors include her husband, Louis P. EHRLICH; two sons, Leslie and Melvin; two brothers, Oscar and Olin Bean; a sister, Irene Whitmer.

BEAN, Orlin O.
b. 24 Apr 1908 - Waldo, Kansas
d. 15 June 1984 - Murray, Utah
He married Amelia BENDER on May 17, 1931, Waldo. She died October 20, 1979.

BEAR, Gladys
B. 27 Dec 1908 - Hopewell, Kansas
D. 23 Jul 1994 - Tacoma, Washington
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Solomon Edgar and Emma Alice Grunder Bear. She married Glen D. TROUTMAN Nov. 20, 1935, at Kinsley. He died May 8, 1959. Survivors include one nephew, George Reeves; three nieces, Helen Canfield, Mary Fox, and Diana Bradford.

BEAR, Lee
b. 4 DEC 1907, Russell,Russell,Kansas
d. 10 MAR 1994, Russell,Russell,Kansas,
Son of Charles W. and Ruth Diller Sheaffer Bear. Survivors include dau: Kay, bro, Myrl Bear, Sisters: Ethel and May. Preceded in death by 2 bros. Dean Bear, Lloyd Bear, and a sister, Olive.

BEAR, Mary
b. 1 May 1916 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1 March 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, March 4, 2003
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex (FUNK), in 1968. Survivors include several cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside inurnment will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Russell City Cemetery.

BEBERMEYER, Emma Louise
b. 16 Dec 1888, Hawk Point, Mo
d. 21 Nov 1980, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred KRAUSE, May 16, 1918, at Abilene. He died Oct. 30, 1966. Survivors: sons: Stanley, Arlington, VA.; Paul, Scott City; Merle, Plains; daughter: Mrs. Warren (Ruth) Krause, Sutton, Neb.; brothers: Elmer Bebermeyer, Garden City; Oliver Bebermeyer, Abilene; Orian Bebermeyer, Santa Ana, Calif.

BECHTHOLD, Faultine H.
b. 27 Dec 1879 - Miltown, South Dakota
d. 21 Jul 1967
From North Pacific Union Gleaner, published Spokane, WA, - 29 Jan 1968
In 1900 he was married to Amelia VERNER who preceded him in death in1924. Seven children from this union survive him: William BECHTHOLD of Lodi, CA; Albert BECHTHOLD of Lowden, WA; Mrs. George (Alma) SPAULDING, Fort Collins, CO; Alfred BECHTHOLD of Sacramento, CA; Mrs. Edwin (Irene) McLENDON of Lakeside, CA; Mrs. Devillo (Alyce) COOKENMASTER of Mesa, AZ; Val BECHTHOLD of Richmond, CA. He married Maria STROH in 1925 who also preceded him in death in 1950. He leaves 8 step-children from this marriage. Other survivors: brother, Henry BECHTHOLD of Harvey, ND; sister, Elizabeth ERICKSON of Stockton, CA; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

BECHTHOLD, Henry
b. abt 1832
d. 25 Mar 1907 - Baden, Ont.
From Herald of Truth, April 1907
Was twice married, his first wife, Elizabeth GRODY, with whom he had four children, and of whom three survive, died about ten years ago. About three years ago he was married to Elizabeth STRICKLER who survives him.

BECHTHOLD, Johann Philipp
b. 15 Mar 1808 - Alt Donhof, Russia
d. Russia
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
Married Maria Barbara SELL b1813 Russia, d Russia.

BECHTHOLD, John
b. 2 Oct 1914 - Beiseker, Alberta
d. 27 Apr 1998 - Foothills Hospital
From Putney, Past & Present, April 27, 1998
John was predeceased by his wife Lorna in 1996. He is survived by his son Larry (Diane); grandchildren, Hugh (Leanne), Jeff (Carolyn), Leigh-Ann (Oliver); great-grandsons, Benjamin and Alexander; and numerous other relatives.

BECHTHOLD, Katherine
b. abt 1886 - Crimea, South Russia
d. 1 Dec 1973 - Armstrong, B.C. Canada
From Armstrong Advertizer (?), B.C., Canada
She received her education in the Crimea and was married there in 1905. The Bechtolds came to Canada in 1910, settling in Alberta. Mr. Bechtold pre-deceased his wife in 1966. Mrs. Bechtold and the late Mrs. Charlotte Schwartz, who died only a week prior to Mrs. Bechtold's passing, were life-long friends. They lived together in Russia, were next-door neighbors in Alberta. She is survived by sons Fred and George of Armstrong; Irvine of Edmonton and Roy of Calgary, Alta; daughters Emma (Mrs. A. Reimche), Armstrong; Ida (Mrs. T. N. Wood), Irvine, Alta; Mrs. Anne Schulz, New Westminster; Sylvia (Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Victoria; Elly (Mrs. J. O. McKenzie), Surrey; Ethel (Mrs. D. R. Turner), Aldersyde, Alta; also 31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Interment in Armstrong Cemetery.

BECHTHOLD, Konrad
b. 13 Jun 1844 - Alt-Freudental, SR
d. 17 Apr 1916 - Stanley County, South Dakota
From Heritage Review - 23 January 1993 - DEP May 1916 Nr 2188
Married Christina CHRISTMANN in 1865. 11 children - 10 sons, 1 daughter. Died 17 April 1916, Stanley County, South Dakota. Buried 19 April 1916. Survivors: 8 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, Karl and Wilhelm. Immigrated 1889

BECHTHOLD, Mary
b. 1879 - Milltown, South Dakota
d. 12 Dec 1961 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, February 12, 1962
Survivors: son, Ben; daughters, Mrs. Hulda LOBELL, Mrs. Bertha OSGOOD; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry BECHTHOLD, sisters, Faultine BECHTHOLD, Mrs. Elizabeth ERICKSON, Mrs. Rosa WEIS
(Note: Faultine Bechthold is listed as a sister in the obituary, which is incorrect, he was Mary's brother)

BECK, Amelia
b. 21 Feb 1893 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 25 Jan 1970- - Logan County, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of George and Maria K. Beck (nee Ehrlich). On July 12, 1914, she was united in marriage to Emanuel BOXBERGER in St. John Lutheran Church, Russell. There were 7 children born to this marriage. In September of 1962, her husband preceded her in death. To remember and treasure her memory are 6 children, Mrs. Ferdinand (Tabea) Dumler, Russell; Mrs. Russell (Irene) Ehrlich, Great Bend; Leo E. Boxberger, Oakley, Kansas; Clarence Boxberger, Russell; Mrs. Otto (Rosie) Niedens, Hoisington, Kansas; and Mrs. Marvin (Dorothy) Niedens, Denver, Colo.; 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and one brother, Fred Brack, of Russell, and many other near relatives and friends. Preceding her in death also were a son, Elmer Boxberger, in 1968; one sister Mary Dumler; one grandson, Stanley Niedens, and a great-grandson, Douglas Goodheart.
Clergy: Vicar Evans of Great Bend, KS Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar Quartette: Ferd Niedenthal, Howard Vladar, Rudy Parker, Ed Sewell Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "Praise to the Lord the Almighty". Casket Bearers: Ronald, Ardean, and Michael Boxberger; Adolph & Calvin Dumler; and Armin Strecker. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BECK, Frederick
b. 24 Sep 1894 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 1976 - Hays, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of George and Marie (Ehrlich) Beck. On Jan. 7, 1915, he was united in marriage to Catherine Margaret DEINES at Russell and this union was blessed with two children, Raymond and Lorene. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret, who died on June 3, 1974; two sisters: Mary K. Dumler and Mollie Boxberger, and several step-brothers and step-sisters. Survivors include his children: Raymond G. Beck and Mrs. M.M. (Lorene) Hardin, both of Russell; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends. Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs Organist: Eileen Vladar Vocalist: Dottie Dumler and E.H. Sewell. Music: "He Leadeth Me" and "Lead Me Gently Home Father". Casket Bearers: Harold & Everett Dumler; Bill Craven, Don Wolfe, Ralph R. Rhyne, and Armin Strecker. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

Beck, Gladys Maria
b. Jan 8, 1912, Hollis, Okla
d. Sep 13, 1993, Darrouzett, Texas
NWO, Sep 16, 1993
Daughter of Clarence and Myrtle Beck. Gladys married Roy Puckett in Armarillo. Roy died March 1956. Gladys married Henry Goode in 1966 in Albuquerque. Henry died Nov 27, 1986. Gladys married Henry Peil of Darrouzett on Nov 14, 1993. Gladys is survived by her husband.

BECK, Henry V.
b. 5 Jul 1920, Colby
d. 11 May 1986, Topeka
From Hutchinson News - Monday, May 12, 1986
He married L. Jeanne STEPHENSON May 31, 1942, at Larned. Survivors: wife; son, Steven; daughters, Mrs. Sandra Terril; sister, Mrs. Lena Novak.

BECK, Joan Ann
b. 4 Aug 1935 - Brush, Colorado
d. 19 Feb 2007 - Carthage, Missouri
From Information furnished - Friday, February 23, 2007
Mrs. Cordaway was born Aug. 4, 1935 in Brush to William and Martha (Hoffman) Beck. Mrs. Cordaway is survived by her two daughters, Stephanie Klang of Fidelity, Mo., and Linda Cordaway of Joplin, Mo.; a son, David Cordaway of Carthage; two sisters, Phyllis Claver of Sterling and Karen Beck of Fort Morgan; two brothers, William Beck of Wiggins and Donald Beck of Snyder, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert Beck and Steven Beck.

BECK, Justine Josephine
b. 3 Oct 1914 - Lind, Washington
d. 7 Aug 2004 - Lackview, Oregon
From Tri City Herald (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, Wa.) - Wed. Aug. 11,2002
Born to Karl and Magdalena (Schulz) Beck in Lind, Washington on Oct. 3, 1914. On January 14, 1938, she married her childhood sweetheart, John WINKLER. Graveside commital at the Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Kennewick, Wa. She is survived by three daughters and a sister, Rose Scheeler of Ritzville, Wa.

BECK, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 23 Oct 1855, Bloomingfield (sic) Russia
d. 30 Dec 1934
From Obiturary
Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Dumler, nee Beck. In 1876 she was united in marriage to Heinrich Jakob DUMLER aka Jacob Dumler). They had five sons and five daughters, three daughters preceding their mother in death. On the 18th day of December 1911, her husband (Jacob) departed this life. In 1916, she was married to Fred DUMLER, SR., (Jacob's brother). She leaves to mourn, her husband, Fred Dumler, Sr., of Russell, five sons, Jacob, David, George, Emanuel and Alexander, all of Russell, two daughters, Mrs. George Reissig and Mrs. George Maier of Russell, one brother, George Beck, Russell, a brother in Russia. NOTE: Katherine Elizabeth, married to Heinrich Jakob Dumler aka Jacob Dumler and then to Johann Frederick Dumler aka Fred J. Dumler.

BECK, Lyle E.
b. 19 Sep 1939 - Seward County, Kansas
d. 10 Nov 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 11, 2005
Son of Charles and Dorothy Hahn Beck. On Sept. 7, 1962, he married Kay BARNHART at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Michael, Phoenix, Ariz., Neal, Las Vegas, Nev., and Brad, Hutchinson; four brothers, Allen, Hutchinson, Charles, Las Vegas, Nev., Vernon, Kingman, Ariz., and Maynard, Pace, Fla.; four sisters, Alice Coughlin and Mary Meredith, both of Springfield, Mo., Doris DeMou, Burnsville, Minn., and Carolyn Smith, McPherson; and five grandchildren, Trenton Beck, Hesperia, Calif., Megan and Aaron Beck, Phoenix, Ariz., and Charity and Chase Beck, Las Vegas, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

BECK, Maria Katharina
b. 2 Feb 1858, Morgantau, Russia
d. 14 Feb 1916, Russell, Kansas
In 1891 the family came to this country. Deceased was united in marriage to Fred DUMLER, February 9, 1878, at Blumenfeld, Russia. Seven children, all living, were born to them. The sons are: Fred Dumler, Jr., George H. Dumler, Mike F. Dumler, Conrad Dumler and Carl Dumler, all of Russell county, the daughters are Mrs. John Niedens, of Russell county and Mrs. Fred Eberhardt, of Barton county. One brother, George Beck, and one sister, Katharina Elizabeth Dumler live in this county. Two brothers are in Russia. She also leaves her husband. NOTE: Maria Katharina, wife of Fred J. Dumler (aka Johann Frederick Dumler)

BECK, Mary Katherine
b. 1 Apr 1886, Bloomenfeldt, Russia
d. 9 Jun 1965, Russell, Kansas
From Obituary
Mary Katherine Dumler - nee Beck. Daughter of George and Katherine (Ehrlich) Beck. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to America. On Feb. 1, 1904, she married Jacob DUMLER, JR. at Beatrice, Neb. Eight children were born to this union, with two daughters preceding her in death during early childhood, and one son, Earl George who died on Oct. 8, 1964. Her husband died on Jan. 15, 1938. Suvivors are: two sons, Alvin, Hutchinson, and Adolph, Ellsworth; three daughters: Mrs. Alvin (Clara) Ochs, Hoisington; Mrs. Armin (Freda) Strecker and Mrs. Irene Yingling, both of Russell; one sister, Mrs. Emanuel (Mollie) Boxberger, Great Bend; and one brother, Fred Beck, Russell.

BECK, W. Eugene
b. 21 Oct 1922, Bloomington
d. 23 Jan 1987, Russell
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, January 24, 1987
He married Katherine DINKEL Feb. 14,1952, at Russell. Survivors: wife; sons: Douglas and Gerry; daughters, Paula Shoemaker, Dianne Crawford; brothers, Glenn, Maryland; Harold, Russell; Don, Waldo; Dean, Bunker Hill; sisters, Sarah Meade, Waldo; Amy Hodson, Sulfur Springs, Colo.; Audry Muxlow, Kansas City, Kan.

BECKER, Aaron
b. 4 Sep 1916 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Friday, March 5, 2004
Born to Jacob B. and Mary (Unruh) Becker. He married Hannah KOEHN Feb. 4, 1940, in Galva. She survives of Moundridge. Other survivors include: a son, L. John Becker of Aurora, N.Y.; two daughters, Betty Koehn of Jamesport, Mo., and Linda Toews of Madrid, Neb.; two brothers, Jesse Becker of Roxbury and Martin Becker of Moundridge; two sisters, Dora Koehn of Moundridge and Myrtle Koehn of Fredonia. He also was preceded in death by: a son, Jay Dean Becker; a brother, Albert Becker; and four sisters, Clara Becker, Martha Becker, Bertha Becker and Frieda Becker. Burial will be in Bethany Mennonite Cemetery in Rich Hill, Mo.

BECKER, Ada M.
b. 29 May 1923 - Galva, Kansas
d. 27 Jan 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 28, 2005
Daughter of Abraham J.C. and Lizzie Becker. On April 9, 1941, she married Henry BOESE at McPherson. He died Dec. 28, 1974. On April 4, 1982, she married Roy UNRUH at Newton. He died Dec. 11, 1987. On Sept. 7, 1996, she married Leslie JANTZ at Newton. He died July 3, 2000. Survivors include: five sons, Robert K. Boese, Whitesboro, Texas, Jimmy D. Boese, Lyons, Everett L. Boese, Moundridge, Paul R. Boese, Liberty, Mo., and Danny M. Boese, Garnett; three brothers, Allen Becker, Wichita, Herb Becker, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Melvin Becker, Moundridge; two sisters, Esther Schmidt, Moundridge, and Darlene Lundberg, McPherson; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy K. Boese; two brothers, Louie and Ernie Becker; and a sister, Mildred Becker. Burial will be in Moundridge Township Cemetery.

BECKER, ALVIN
b. 6 Mar 1907 - Taloga, Oklahoma
d. 17 Jul 2004 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News (Okla) - July 21, 2004
Burial in the Karoma Cemetery. Born to Barney and Nettie Unruh Becker. He married Irene JOHNSON on June 3, 1928 in Anthony, KS and she passed away on July 28, 1990. His son Curtis L. "Jim'' Becker and his wife Dorotha of Enid; one sister, Irene Johnson of Enid; and one brother Arthur Becker of Enid survive Alvin. His wife; a son, Jackie; daughter, Patsy; two sisters, Elda Johnson and Violet Wayman; three brothers, Henry, Benny and Carl preceded him in death.

BECKER, Alvin E.
b. 3 Jun 1913 - Los Animas, Colorado
d. 4 Nov 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Son of Cornelius Becker and Lena Unruh. On May 23, 1937, he married Evelyn KOEHN at Halstead. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Bruce, Ulysses, and Keith, Rich Hill, Mo.; two daughters, Jo Marie Seiler, Halstead, and Iris Boehs, Ulysses; a brother, Ben, Rich Hill, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Burial will be in Bethany Church Cemetery, Rich Hill, Mo.

BECKER, Amanda Bernice
b. 29 Nov 1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2001 - Houston, Texas
From Russell County News - June 2001
Daughter of George and Marie Reinhardt Becker. She married Wallace ROEHR Jan. 19, 1942. They were divorced in 1966. She died Mar. 1, 2001 in Houston. Inurnment of the cremains was held at Russell City Cemetery Aug. 4. She was preceded in death by: her parents, 13 brothers and sisters and a grandson. Amanda is survived by two daughters, Barbara McReynolds, Houston, TX; and Rita Cress, Willis, TX; a brother, Wesley Becker, Russell; and four grandchildren.

BECKER, Betty Jane
b. 24 Feb 1933 - Rifle, Colorado
D. 2 Aug 2003 - Longmont, Colordo
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 08-05-03
Daughter of Phillip and Lydia (Schneider) Becker. On Nov. 20, 1955, she married Elmer F. HERGENREDER in Greeley. Survivors are her husband of Longmont; two sons, Jerry Hergenreder and wife Tricia and Jim Hergenreder and wife Cindy, all of Longmont; a sister, Kathy Colgrove of Parumph, Nev.; five brothers, Richard Becker of Kersey, John Becker of Greeley, Henry Becker of Davenport, Iowa, and Dave Becker and George Becker, both of Pierce; four grandchildren and 16 nieces and nephews. Her parents and a sister, Marie Hinshaw are deceased. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont.

BECKER, Clayton Dale
b. 12 Oct 1932 - Galva, Kansas
d. 14 May 2006 - Scio, Oregon
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Son of Dan H. and Susie Unruh Becker. On Oct. 22, 1961, he married Agnes H. TOEWS in Oregon. She survives. Other survivors include: a son; a daughter; a foster daughter; two brothers, Vernon, Canton, and Arnold, Moundridge; three sisters, including Viola Unruh, Moundridge; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

BECKER, Craig D.
B. 17 May 1958 - McPherson, Kansas
D. 22 Jul 1978 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include parents: Mr. And Mrs. Glenn Becker, McPherson; brothers: Dirk, Daniel; grandparents: Mr. Pete Becker, Mr. and Mrs. M. Clare Miller, all of McPherson. Burial in McPherson Cemetery.

BECKER, Dave
b. 28 Dec 1917 - Franzthal, Russia
d. 12 Jun 2002 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News- June 14, 2002
Son of Gerhard and Helena Voth Becker. On Dec. 14, 1947, he married Kathryn R. EDIGER at Inman. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Nancy Becker and Bonnie Franz; two brothers, Jake, Hutchinson, and George, Inman; and a sister, Kathryn Toews, Buhler. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John in infancy, and Pete; and a sister, Helen Ediger. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

BECKER, David
b. 30 Jul 1915 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 15 Jan 2004 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Fort Collins, Colorado Coloradoan, January 15, 2004
Born to Godfred and Katherine (Mehling) Becker Sr. He was one of seven children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Godfred Becker Jr., and two sisters, Lydia Schildknecht and Mollie Thayer. His surviving sisters are Rachel Smithey, Hannah Mai, Neen Mai and his deceased brother's wife, Rachael Becker. He married Elsie KNAUB on Aug. 30, 1939, in Fort Collins. They were married 64 years. Children include Jeanette (Jim) Rutz, Alan (Candice) Becker, Bonnie (Paul) Dannels, and Patty (Terry) Conklin. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

BECKER, Debbie J.
b. 24 Nov 1960 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 2 Jun 209096 - Newton, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, June 4, 2006
Born to Galen Roy and Leanna Louise (Swenson) Becker. On Oct. 4, 1986, she married Peter R. GOERING at Hutchinson. He survives of the home. To this marriage they were blessed with daughter Heather. She is survived by, husband Peter R. Goering of Newton; daughter, Heather Goering of Newton; mother, Leanna Louis Baker of Hutchinson; step-father, Dale Baker of Hutchinson; step-mother, Rose Haugsness of Buhler; step-father, Milton Haugsness of Buhler; brothers, Douglas Becker of Hutchinson, Bradley Becker of Derby; sister-in-law, Jane Ann Becker of Derby; sister, Cheryl Treinen of Auburn; brother-in-law, Robert Treinen of Auburn; sister, Kathie Wittorff of Derby; brother-in-law, Larry Wittorff of Derby; step-brother, David Lohrentz of Leawood; step-sister, Margie Howard of Woodward, Okla.; mother-in-law, Nora Jane Schmidt of Inman. She was preceded in death by her father, Galen Roy Becker. Buried at Buhler East Cemetery, rural Buhler.

BECKER, Donald D.
b. 26 Nov 1931 - Russell, Kansas
d. 29 Nov 1986 - Russell, Kansas
Survivors are: sons: Darin; Dustin; daughter, Dina Becker; mother, Lena Becker, Russell; brother, Glenn.

BECKER, DORIS
b. 6 Jun 1926, Elm Springs
d. 4 Mar 1999, Wichita, Kansas
Survivors include her husband (Weibert), Dave BECKER; two sons, Warren and David Martyn; three daughters, Sheryl White, Marilyn Pierce and Kimberly Mohan; a brother, Don Becker; a sister, Gladys Greeson.

BECKER, Edna E.
b. 14 Aug 1911 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 13 Dec 1988 - Topeka, Kansas
From funeral card
Officiating: Rev. Garry Dassow Music: Corcordia Lutheran Choir and Mrs. Anetha Mauderly, Organist. Honorary Casket Bearers: Armin and Clarence Strecker; Vernon Nuss, Lawrence Minson, Art Brown, Verlin Smith, Leo Deutsch, Martin Lehmann, Ed Bozarth, Wallace Mitchell. Active Casket Bearers: Stan and Doug Christopher; Brad & Ryan Passow; Kyle & Derek Bauerle; Charles T. Morris. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS. (She married Roland V. BAUERLE on April 6, 1930 Hoisington. He died July 14, 1982. Survivors are: son, George; daughters: Flo Ann Christopher, and Kansa Faye Passow.)

BECKER, Edwin
b. 2 May 1925 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 15 March 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Born to Julius and Justina (Kroeker) Becker in Goessel. They preceded him in death. He married Gena LINN Dec. 24, 1947. She survives of the home. Survivors include: two daughters, Carolyn Wellborn and husband Rich of Odessa, Texas, and Shelley Lujano and husband Dave of Newton; a brother, Levi Becker and wife Cathie of Newton; grandsons, Chris Peterson and wife Lisa of Arlington Heights, Ill., Andrew Peterson of Seattle, Joshua Pugh and wife Kendra of Newton, Lee Wellborn and wife Katie of Midland, Texas, Zac Lujano and wife Lindsey of Newton and Blake Lujano and Jessica Graber; granddaughters, Ashley Pugh of Newton and Amanda Brown and husband John of Kuwait City; great-grandsons, Riley Pugh, Hunter Lujano and Cole Lujano, all of Newton; great-granddaughters, McKenna Pugh and Alyssa Lujano, both of Newton; and two nephews, Vince Becker and Jason Becker, both of Newton. He also was preceded in death by: a son, Michael Edwin Becker; a daughter, Nancy Linn Becker; and two brothers, Waldo Becker and Glenn Becker. Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery

BECKER, Elda A.
b, 24 Dec 1907 - Macksville, Kansas
d, 12 Mar 2003 - South Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 15, 2003
Daughter of Charles A. and Anna Berg Becker. On June 1, 1932, she married Edgar C. UNRUH at Garden City. He died Sept. 27, 1992. Survivors include: a son, Donald and wife Karen, Hutchinson; two daughters, Shirley Ann Bullard and husband Homer, Sherman, Texas, and Nancy Sue Lindsey, Dallas; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Koif, Janice Delano, Steven, Ron and Sandra Bullard, Michael, Gary and Greg Unruh; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Becker; and a sister, Lura Woodard. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Garden City.

BECKER, Eleanora E.
b. 3 Mar 1908, Milberger
d. 10 Jul 1987, Russell
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, July 11, 1987

BECKER, Emanuel
b. 20 Aug 1891 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 20 Oct 1972 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Jacob and Amelia (Strecker) Becker. He was married to the former Bertha STEINERT on October 21, 1916 in the Lutheran Church at Milberger. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two sons, LaVern and Marvin of Russell; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Elaine) Earlywine of LaPorte, IN; nine grandchildren, Mrs. Wayne Funk; Mrs. Ron Botka; Stephan, Mike, Marty, Laura, and Paul Becker; and David and Leanna Earlywine; one great-grandson, Douglas Funk; five sisters: Mrs. Leah Himes and Eleanora Becker of Russell; Mrs. George Borell of Dighton; Mrs. Ed Stoppel of Los Animas, CA; and Mrs. Ernestine Keil of Great Bend, KS; His parents, four sisters and a brother proceded him in death.
Clergy: G. Wiese Organist: Rose Funk Quartet: John Karst, Hubert Karst, Oscar Dietz, and Ernest Wegele Music: "Es Gert Nach Haus" and "How Great Thou Art" Casket Bearers: Wayne Funk, Ronald Borka, Elton Steinert, Stephan, Michael & Martin Becker. Interment: Milberger Cemetery - Milberger, KS

BECKER, Erma
b. 16 Nov 1914 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 21, 2002
MOUNDRIDGE - Erma Schafer, 88, died Nov. 20, 2002, at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge. She was born Nov. 16, 1914, in McPherson County, the daughter of John A. and Eva Ratzlaff Becker. On Oct. 15, 1933, she married George J. SCHAFER at rural Galva. He died Jan. 10, 1999. Survivors include: four sons, Melvin C. and Vernon D., both of Barron, Wis., DeWayne E. and David M., both of Dalhart, Texas; two daughters, LaWanda Koehn, Galva, and DeAnn Koehn, Delta, Colorado; 19 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Edith Karen Schafer; four brothers, Albert, Ervin, Alvin and Ivan Becker; and four sisters, Mary Giesel, Martha Becker, Lena Unruh and Esther Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Gala.

BECKER, Esther V.
b. 24 Jul 1917 - Galva, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, August 25, 2005
Daughter of Abraham J.C. and Lizzie Becker. On July 13, 1940, she married John H. SCHMIDT at Marion. He died Nov. 23, 1996. Survivors include: two sons, Warren, Salina, and Kenneth, Topeka; a daughter, Linda Judd, Baldwin City; three brothers, Alan, Wichita, Herbert, Cheyenne, Wyo., Melvin, Moundridge; a sister Darlene Lundberg, McPherson; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Donna Roll and Karen Lane; two brothers, Louie and Ernest; and two sisters, Ada Jantz and Mildred Becker. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

BECKER, Eugenia
b. 12 Sep 1891 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 4 Sept 1955 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Conrad and Katherine Becker nee Kuxhausen. She married Henry G. BOXBERGER at Canton on October 18, 1912. Survivors are: Henry G. Boxberger; children: Carl Boxberger, Great Bend; Ruth Boxberger, Mrs Edwin (Esther) Ethem, Mrs James (Joann) Kreie, Denver, C0; brothers: Conrad Baker (changed his spelling), Oberlin; Emil Becker, Hutchinson, Mrs Edwin (Virginia) Rein, Russell.

BECKER, George
b. 12 Jan 1917, Russell County
d. 4 Mar 1998, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of George and Eva Elizabeth Reissig Becker. He married Pauline KARST December 18, 19459, at Galatia. She survives with sisters: Martha Draws, Reedsport, Ore.; Hannah Hobbick, WaKeeney; Marie Wilken, Salem, Ore.; preceded by brothers, Alex, Gottfried, Edward; sisters, Mollie Becker, Lydia Becker, Dollie Stieben.

BECKER, George A.
b. 1920
d. 29 July 1999
From Milwaukee Sentinel, WI 1 Aug 1999.
Loving husband of Eileen (nee Leider). Dear brother of Roy and the late Lorraine (Wayne) Mueller. Fond uncle of Lorie Mueller. Dear brother-in-law of Barbara (Richard) Robel of Kaukauna, WI. Interment Graceland Cemetery.

BECKER, George M
b. 5 AUG 1870, Eckheim,Samara,Volga,Russia
d. 19 JAN 1930, Russell, Kansas

BECKER, Georgina Gertrude
b. 5 Dec 1910
d. 22 Oct 1989 -Dighton, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to Jacob and Amalia (Strecker) Becker. She married George H. E. BORELL on November 30, 1941, at Daykin, NE. He died April 11, 1979. Survivors are: stepson, Melvin George Borell, Torrance, Ca; step-daughter, Elfrieda Mae Timbrook, Emporia; 4 step-grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren. Burial in Wilson Cemetery.

BECKER, Glenn D.
b. 28 Jul 1934, McPherson, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 2000, Halstead, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - October 30, 2000
Son of Pete T. and Lydia Unruh Becker. He married Lee Ellen MILLER in 1954. He married Linda SWANK BISHOP Sept. 10, 1984. Survivors include his wife, Linda Becker; two sons, Dirk and Dan; two stepsons, Dan and Clifford Bliss; three brothers, Walter, Norman and Marion; one sister, Hazel Becker. He was preceded in death by one son, Craig Becker in 1978; and three sisters, Deloris Becker, Gladys Koehn and Sadie Draper.

BECKER, Gotfred
b. 14 Oc 1918 - Russell, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 1997 - Garden City, Kansas
Son of Johann George and Eva Elizabeth Reissig Becker. He married Fern M. KORTZ on February 12, 1945, at Lakin.

BECKER, Hannah
b. 10 Dec 1912, Russell County
d. 9 Aug 1998, WaKeeney
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of George Sr, and Eva Elizabeth Reissig Becker. She married Horace Wayne HOBBICK December 26, 1933, Scott City. He died February 17, 1966. Ssurvivors: son, Wayne; daughters: Dorothy Marie Lynd, Wanda Lee Funk, Sheila Kay Fritts; sisters, Martha Draws, Partola, Ore; Marie Wilken, Salem, Ore. Preceded in death by brothers: Alex, Edward, George, Godfrey Becker; sisters: her twin, Lydia Becker, Dolly Stieben, infant twin sisters, Polly, Molly Becker, and infant Molly Becker.

BECKER, Harry R
b. abt 1927
d. 20 Dec 1999
From Milwaukee Sentinel, WI. 21 December 1999.
Harry R. Becker - Age 71. Found Eternal Rest Dec. 20, 1999. Beloved husband of Viola D. PROUD; father of Jeff (Suzi), Wyn (Shann), Chris (Nancy) and Paul (Patty). Dearest grandfather of Jenni, Kim, Tiffany, Trisha, Brandon, Halee, Mikel, Ashley and Brinn.

BECKER, Harvey H.
b. 28 Sep 1916 - Nekoma, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 1979 - Loma Lina, California
He had two brothers, Marvin and Wesley who preceded him in death. Survived by wife, Jeri; daughter Marsha Morris, Upland, CA; son Rodney Becker, Ore.; stepdaughters Mrs. Claudia and Mrs. Melinda Joiner; 2 grandchildren; his mother Freda Becker, Rush County Nursing Home; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Blattner, Denver; Mrs. Mary Pollock, Claremont, CA; two brothers Walter, Nekoma; Bob, Mission. Additional Information: (Dad talked about this man sometimes, don't know how he came to know him.) The Hope Lutheran Church was located about 7-8 miles west of the 4 way stop where two highways meet in Rush Center and maybe a mile south on west side of the road, still tall, wide concrete steps there and drive just to south of them west a bit is the cemetery. They moved the church into Rush Center from that 4-way stop a bit south on west side of the highway. Another cemetery, large one, is west from the 4 way stop, several blocks maybe and turn on street north that takes you in front of elevator and keep following it and turn west again and gate on southwest corner of cemetery. That is the way to get into it but you can see it coming from the north before you get to town, look west and you can see some of the tall stones.

BECKER, Helen Mary
b. 8 June 1925 - Nashville, Kansas
d. 17 May 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson News (KS) - Saturday, May 19, 2001
Daughter of William 'Bill' and Rosa Cecilia Hageman Becker. On April 23, 1946, she married Elmer Joseph KERSCHEN at St. Leo. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons and their wives, Alan and Sonya Kerschen, and Keith and Pat Kerschen; six brothers, Bud, Isabel, Eugene, Enid, Okla., Elmer, Great Bend, Victor, Maize, Walter, Wichita, and Donald, Cunningham; six sisters, Irene Salkind, Scottsdale, Ariz., Loretta Schwartz, Kingman, Marie Cooley, Maize, Caroline Dyche, Cunningham, Gladys Ran-dolph, Phoenix, Ariz., and Patricia Zrubek, Wichita.Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

BECKER, Henry
b. 20 Aug 1869
d. 4 Apr 1928
From Ellsworth County/Independent/Reporter - Thursday, April 10, 2003
From the Files of the Holyrood Gazette - 75 years ago - April 12, 1928
He was married to Anna CLAUSSEN, Washington County, Kansas, Oct. 12, 1899. To this union 4 children were born. He was one of the early residents of this community. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow, Mrs. Anna Becker, four children, Arthur, Herman, Louise and Hazel; three brothers and six sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Rents, Herman, Mary Schwerdtfeger, Mrs. Mithine Kruse, William, Edward, and Mrs. Anna Musselman and Mrs. Bertha Nagel, two grandchildren, a large number of other relatives and friends. Burial was in the church cemetery

BECKER, HENRY J.
b. 12 Nov 1891, Bauer, Russia
d. 30 Oct 1965, Brush, Colorado
He is survived by five children: Jacob, Harry, Henry, Mrs. Lavina Mayes, and Mrs. Helen Marott.

BECKER, Herman A.
b. 19 Feb 1906 - Galva, Kansas
d. 30 Sep 1987 - Halstead, Kansas
He married Dehlia E. UNRUH on February 25,1927, at McPherson. Survivors are: son, 2 daughters, brother.

BECKER, Herman J.
b. 30 Apr 1897, Nekoma
d. 6 Jul 1988, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - July 7, 1988
He married Lucille TEMPLE July 29, 1921, at Hutchinson. Survivors: wife; son, Clayton, Wichita; daughter, Glennys Baird, Houston; sisters, Emma Folgner, Great Bend, Anna Josefiak, Kinsley.

BECKER, Herman M.
B. 24 Feb 1923 - Pratt County, Kansas
D. 9 October 1975 - Kingman, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Angie LAGGERT, Oct. 30, 1945, at Willowdale. Survivors are the widow; sons: James, Robert, Mark; daughters: Mrs. May Jane Parker, Nancy, Peggy, Jana; mother: Mrs. Rose Becker, Cunningham; brothers: William, Isabel; Eugene, Hartner; Elmer, Great Bend; Victor, Maize; Walter, Wichita; Donald, Cunningham; sisters: Mrs. Irene Spade, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Helen Kerschen, Mrs. Marcella Orth, both of Kingman; Mrs. Loretta Schwartz, Willowdale; Mrs. Marie Cooley, Maize, Mrs. Caroline Dyche, Cunningham; Mrs. Patricia Zrubeck, New York, N.Y.; Mrs. Gladys Randolph, Phoenix, Ariz. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

BECKER, Herman P.
b. 2 May 1908 - Marion, South Dakota
d. 10 Dec 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 11, 2002
HALSTEAD - Herman P. Becker, 94, died Dec. 10, 2002, at Newton Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1908, at Marion, S.D., the son of Peter and Eva Koehn Becker. On April 30, 1944, he married Iva JANTZ at Chickasha, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Edward, Memphis, Tenn., and Vernon and Kenneth, both of Halstead; two daughters, Virginia Becker, Burrton, and Geneva Koehn, Halstead; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Henry, Fred, Tobias, Ben, Levi, Jake and Pete; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Helena Becker. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.

BECKER, Ida Catherine
b. 21 Mar 1895, Rush County
d. 29 Jun 1979, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to George EILTS March 23, 1938. Survivors: widower, daughter, Mrs. Lola Michael; stepson: Edward; brother, Herman Becker, Hutchinson; sisters: Mrs. Anna Josefiak, Kinsley; Mrs. Lena Henken, Loveland, Colo.; Mrs. Emma Foelgner, Great Bend.

BECKER, Irene E.
b. 14 Jun 1916 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 11, 2006
She was born June 14, 1916, in McPherson County, the daughter of John and Nettie Decker Becker. In Dec. 1941, she married Edward D. WIEBE in McPherson. He survives.
Survivors include: two sons, the Rev. David Wiebe, North Palm Beach, Fla., and the Rev. Philip Wiebe, Elma, Wash.; three brothers, Clarence Becker, Salina, Charlie Becker, Warrensburg, Mo., and Harvey Becker, Fredonia; three sisters, Della Spann and Martha Becker, both of McPherson, and Nora Fulkerson, Wamego; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Becker; and a sister, Helen Jantz. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery, rural Inman.

b. 17 Dec 1907 - Franzthal, Russia

d. 2 May 2001 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, May 3, 2001, Salina Journal, Friday, May 4, 2001, Hutchinson News, Friday, May 4, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Survivors: sons, Eugene, David, Curt; daughters, Geneva Becker, Lois Unruh, Norma Gossen, Elaine Saunders; sister, Ann Wheeler of Abilene; step-sisters. Bertha Steinle, Emily Klassen, both of Newton. Son of David J. and Helena Janzen Becker. On Nov. 14, 1937, he married Reola H. BARTEL at Hillsboro. She died in 1997.

BECKER, Jacob G
b. 30 Nov 1909 - Franzthal, South Russia
d. 20 Jan 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Son of Gerhard and Helena Becker. On Sept. 1, 1935, he married Mary T. REGEHR at Inman. She died Jan. 27, 1999. Survivors include: a son, Gene, Hutchinson; a brother, George, Inman; a sister, Kathryn Toews, Buhler. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John in infancy, Pete and Dave; and a sister, Helen Ediger. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

BECKER, Katherine - See Katherine Schwemmer

BECKER, Katharine Elizabeth
b. 7 Feb 1866, Eckheim, Russia
d. 14 July 1930, Selman, Oklahoma
Harper County Journal, July 17, 1930
Burial was in the Zion Evangelical cemetery. She came to America in February 1887, and married Carl Miller at Hillsboro, Kansas, on March 25, 1887. To this union ten children were born, two preceded their mother in death; Marie, who died in infancy, and Henry, who died in military camp at Greenleaf, Ga., in 1919. Survivors: husband; children, George Miller, Mrs. Jacob Martin, William Miller, Harry Miller and Mrs. Howard Stebbins, all of Selman: Carl Miller, of Galva, Kansas, Alex Miller of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Carl Freeling of Vernon, Texas; twelve grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters.

BECKER, Kenneth Duane
b. 9 Feb 1960 - El Dorado, Kansas
d. 30 Jan 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - February 7, 2007
Born Feb. 9, 1960, at El Dorado, he was the son of Ivan and Roma (Lewis) Becker. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Becker; and two brothers, Randal Becker and Vernon Becker. Survivors include his wife, Sharyn (BEDLINGTON) Becker of Newton; mother, Roma Becker of Hillsboro; four sons, Kirby Becker of Wichita, Patrick Becker of Emporia, Matthew Bedlington of Fort Worth, Texas, and Michael Bedlington of Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Jessica Becker and Kelly Becker, both of Wichita and Marla Read of Italy; brother, Lee Becker of Lincolnville; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

BECKER, Kermit
b. 11 Mar 1912 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 27 Jan 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 29, 2005
Son of Peter J. and Katie Koehn Becker. On April 1, 1934, he married Sophia Christina UNRUH, at McPherson. She died Sept. 20, 1994. Survivors include: four sons, Larry, Canton; Marion, Montezuma; Dale, Gentry, Ark.; and Gordon, Kirksey, Ky.; a brother, Edwin Becker, Moundridge; a sister: Myrtle Unruh, Moundridge; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in Lone Tree Mennonite Cemetery, Galva.

BECKER, Laura
b. 26 Jul 1905 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 9 Apr unk - Anaheim, California
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Becker of Milberger. On July 2, 1925, Laura was married to Ed STOPPELE. She is survived by her husband Ed; one sister, Georgina Borell of Dighton; and many nieces and nephews and friends in the Russell area. Burial at Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens at Cypress, CA

BECKER, LaVern H.
b. 7 Aug 1923 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 19 May 1995 - Great Bend, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Emanuel and Bertha (Steinert) Becker. LaVern married Elaine L. KARST Sept. 30, 1945 at Milberger and lived on the family farm east of Milberger his entire life. This union was blessed with two children: Janet (Becker) Funk and Martin Becker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marvin Becker. Survivors are his wife Elaine Becker of the home, one daughter: Janet and her husband Wayne Funk, and their children, Doug, Warren, and Deric; one son Martin, and his wife Susan (Schmidt) and their children, Ryan and Megan Becker, all of rural Russell; one sister Elaine Earlywine of Ansbach, Germany, many other relatives and a host of friends. He will be sorely missed. Clergy: Rev. Carl Dietz Organist: Jane Steinert - Soloist: Bryne Wood. Music: "Amazing Grace" and "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" - Congregational Hymns Music: "On Eagle's Wings" and "My God and I" - solo. Casket Bearers: Doug, Warren and Deric Funk; Ryan, Stephen, Mike and Paul Becker; David Earlywine Honorary Casket Bearers: Robert, Duane, and Kent Karst; Elmer Leigan, Jim Gerking, Loren Dinkel, Frank Mosier, Jack Goodman, Alvin Dumler, Leon Stricker, Paul Dietz, and Leo Michaelis. Interment: Milberger Cemetery - Milberger, KS

BECKER, LaVerna Emma
b. 3 Dec 1911, Ellsworth County
d. 30 Nov 1997, Hutchinson
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, December 4, 1997
Daughter of Herman W. and Lydia Kruse Becker. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Esther Becker, Salina, and Zelda Becker, Downs. A sister, Anna Speer, and three brothers, John, William and Walter Becker, preceded her in death.

BECKER, LaVerne
b. 1 Jul 1922 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
d. 14 Jan 2002 - Cedar Lake, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - January 16, 2002
Daughter of the late George and Hattie Jahnke Becker. On Oct. 17, 1942, she married Fred William ENGEL, JR. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1997. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Anncille) Engel and Ralph (Sherlynn) Engel; grandchildren, Ross (Karla) Engel, Heather (Chad) Rennie and Scott and Wendy Engel; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Amanda, Emily and Jacob; one sister, Lorraine Glatczak of Montello and one daughter-in-law, Dorothy Becker.

BECKER, Leland L.
b. 3 Mar 1931 - Bessie, Oklahoma
d. 31 Aug 1991 - Junction City, Kansas
From Russell County News - September 3, 1991
Son of Sam and Edna Sween Becker. Surviving are a son, Leland L. Becker, Jr., Alva, Okla; 5wo daughters, Sherry Hoach, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Pam Johnstone, Wichita; his mother, Edna Miller, Hope; two brothers, Sam Becker, Herington, and Don Becker, Hutchinson; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in the Abilene Cemetery.

BECKER, Lenora
b. 28 Jan 1905 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 12 Aug 1971 - Hoisington, Kansas
From funeral card, From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Becker. On September 21, 1947, Lenore Becker was united in marriage to Martin KOERNER at Trinity Lutheran Parsonage, Winfield, KS. Survivors include the widower, Martin; one step-son, Phil Koerner, Syracuse, NY; step-daughters: Mrs. William Thornton, St. Joseph, MO; and Mrs. Lee Bisby, Benecia, CA; one sister, Mrs. Roland Bauerle, Hoisington; one nephew, George Bauerle, Santa Susana, CA; and nieces: Mrs. Flo Ann Christopher, Lyons, KS; and Mrs. Kansa Faye Passow, Wymore, NE. Officiating: Pastor Gordon L. Waterman Organist: Mr. Elmer Bitter. Casket Bearers: Fred Harper, Raymond Deutsch, Armin Strecker; Gerald Lane, Wallace Mitchell, Cris Kramer Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS

BECKER, Lena I.
b. 13 Feb 1891, Nekoma
d. 6 Aug 1980, Longmont, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
She married John G. HEMKEN, August 6,1913, at Albert. Survivors: sons: Norman, Rush Center; Raymond, Wichita; Ernest, Pueblo, Colo.; daughters: Velma Keener, Rush Center; Edna Maki, Longmont, Colo.; brother: Herman Becker, Hutchinson; sisters: Emma Foelgner, Great Bend; Anna Josefiak, Kinsley.

BECKER, Lydia
b. 11 Jul 1909 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 24 Aug 2004 - Billings, Montana
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - 27 Aug 2004
Burial in Hillside Cemetery in Greybull. Daughter of Peter and Amalia (Greenwald). On July 17, 1930, she married Jacob KRAFT in Lincoln. Survivors include two daughters, Marylyn Kraft of Denver and Jeanne Barnett of Las Vegas; a daughter-in-law; four granddaughters; a grandson; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; three step-great-grandchildren; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Alex, Peter and John; her husband on Dec. 18, 1995, after 65 years of marriage; a son, Edward John Kraft, on Feb. 23, 2000; and a sister, Marie Worster, in April.

BECKER, Marie
b. 12 Dec 1889 Kraft, Russia
d. 3 Dec 1965, Ft. Morgan, Colorado
Immigrated to Morgan County in 1912. She is survived by five daughters, all of Fort Morgan: Mrs. Marie Gies, Mrs. Pauline Ostermiller, Mrs. Esther Ruppel, Mrs. Rachel Sagel and Mrs. Lydia Martin, and four sons: Gottfried, Carl, Harold and David. Her husband, Carl BECKER, died Aug. 3, 1919.

BECKER, Marvin Jacob
(Obituary)
Marvin J. Becker died suddenly Wednesday morning ( 19 January 1983) at the Russell Hospital. Born Dec. 16, 1924, at Milberger. Mr. Becker was married to the former Marlene E. Karst, Aug. 18, 1946, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. She survives. Other survivors are three sons, Stephen, Michael and Paul; two daughters, Anita Botka, and Laura; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker, Russell; brother, LaVern, Milberger; sister, Mrs. Elaine Earlywine, LaPorte, Ind.

BECKER, Mollie
b. abt 1888
d. 16 May 1966, Lincoln, Nebraska
BECKER - Mrs. Mollie (widow of Phillip). Survivors: sons, John, Philip, both of Lincoln, daughters, Mrs. Ted (Amelia) Maloney of Arlington, Va., Mrs. Gerald (Marie) Willis, Mrs. Simon (Louise) Zadina, both of Lincoln.

BECKER, Peter
b. 3 Dec 1829, Shcherbakovka, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 19 Sep 1903, Lehigh, Marion, Kansas
He married Maria ZWETZIG. In 1878 they immigrated to Russell, Kansas. Maria died in 1885. Peter married Maria Katharina NEB in 1889. Additional Information - The deceased was the father of the iron dealer Mr. Georg Becker in Lehigh. The number of children born to the couple is probably 11.

BECKER, Raymond D.
b. 8 Apr 1918 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 2005 - Burns, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Saturday, April 9, 2005
Born to David B. and Nettie (Unruh) Becker. His parents preceded him in death. He married Helen E. YOST on May 4, 1941, in Greensburg. She survives of Burns. Other survivors include: six sons, Galen and Verna Becker of Burns, Loren and Marilyn Becker of Texline, Texas, Don and Marilyn Becker of Bruneau, Idaho, Delbert and Shirley Becker of Texline, Gary and Cheleen Becker of Burns, and Calvin and Cindy Becker of El Dorado; two daughters, Donna and William Koehn of Burns, and Carolyn and Rodney Koehn of Burns; two brothers, Ruben Becker of Galva, and Ed and Theda Becker of Moundridge; three sisters, Frances Becker of Moundridge, Elizabeth Koehn of Macon, Miss., and Molly and Lester Yost of Macon; 27 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: two sisters, Frieda Yost and Rhoda Unruh; two grandsons; and two granddaughters. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery in Burns.

BECKER, Rhoda
b. 12 Jan 1922 - Galva, Kansas
d. 10 June 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 11, 2002
Daughter of David and Nettie Unruh Becker. On April 21, 1946, she married Harvey J. UNRUH at Galva. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Arlyn, Steve, and Stanley; a daughter, Donna Koehn; three brothers, Ruben Becker, Galva, Raymond Becker, Burns, and Ed Becker, Moundridge; three sisters, Frances Becker, Moundridge, Elizabeth Koehn and Molly Yost, both of Macon, Miss. She was preceded in death by: a daughter, Marilyn Koehn; a brother, Jesse Becker; a sister, Frieda Yost; and a grandson, Lyle Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

BECKER, Rosa Lee
B. 31 Jan 1922 - Higgins, Texas
D. 2 Feb 2002 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 7, 2002
Daughter of Jacob and Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bender Becker. Rose spent most of her childhood on a farmstead south of Shattuck. At the age of 13, Rose lived with her uncle George and aunt Mary Kelln till she was about 17 years of age and married. On September 2, 1939, Rose married Harold Eugene BAIRD, Sr. in Woodward, Oklahoma. Preceded in death are her parents; husband, Harold; two brothers and one granddaughter. She is survived by one son, Harold Baird, Jr. and wife Alberta; two daughters, Mary Rose Ruf and husband Charles and Dorothy Mae Smith and husband Nolan. Interment was in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery.

BECKER, Ruby F.
b. 22 Mar 1922 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 20, 2004
Daughter of Amos T. and Amelia Sebrant Becker. On Sept. 20, 1942, she married Oliver H. UNRUH at Yuma, Ariz. He survives, Hesston. Other survivors include: a son, Harley, Hesston; two daughters, Donna and Cindy Unruh, both of Hesston; two brothers, LaVerne Becker, Leon, and Lee Roy Becker, McPherson; a sister, Faye M. Nightingale, Moundridge; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Unruh; three brothers; and four sisters. Burial will be in Meridian Church Cemetery, rural Hesston.

BECKER, Susie
b. 10 Nov 1905 - Goltry, Oklahoma
d. 13 Jul 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, July 14, 2003
Daughter of Jake B. and Netti Voth Becker. On Aug. 4, 1926, she married August UNRUH at Burrton. He died April 18, 1999. Survivors include: two daughters, Margie Wells, Chanute, and Janette Taylor, Wichita; two brothers, Johnny Becker, Minneapolis, Kan., and Alvin Becker, San Diego; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Emil, Dave, Pete, Albert and Jake; and three sisters, Lena, Mary and Amelia. Burial will be in Burrton Cemetery.

BECKER, Vivian Marie
b. 10 Aug 1920 - Goltry, Oklahoma
d. 6 Jul 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 07-09-04
Born to Ed and Nina (Buller) Becker. On Nov. 2, 1940, she married Chester KOEHN in Enid. Survivors are her husband, Chester Koehn of Greeley; four sons, Reed Koehn and wife Marge, Perry Koehn and wife Linda, Jack Koehn and wife LaVeta and Ross Koehn of Greeley; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. A grandson, Joseph Jack Koehn died in 1973, and her parents are deceased. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

BECKER, William F.
b. 1 Mar 1889, Rush Center
d. 8 Feb. 1979, LaCrosse
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Freda M. PAULSEN Sept. 19, 1913 at Rush Center. Survivors include his wife; three sons: Walter of Nekoma; Harvey of Chino, Calif.; and Bobbie of Mission; two daughters, Mrs. Theresa Blattner of Denver; and Mrs. Mary Ann Pollock of Pomona, Calif.; a brother, Herman of Hutchinson; four sisters: Mrs. Emma Foelgner of Great Bend, Mrs. Lena Hemken of Longmont, Colo.; Mrs. Anna Josefiak of Kinsley and Mrs. Ida Eilts of Great Bend.

BECKER, Zelma
b. 21 Oct 1915 - Galva, Kansas
d. 13 Apr 20904 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, April 15, 2004
Daughter of Fred P. and Amanda Johnson Becker. On Nov. 11, 1934, she married Lincoln KOEHN at Galva. He died April 7, 1996. Survivors include: a son, JaDean, Moundridge; four brothers, Laurence F., Moundridge, Chester, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Maynard, Branson, Mo., and Eugene, Sacramento, Calif.; five sisters, Elizabeth Koehn, Verbie Heppner, both of Moundridge, Bertha Wedel, Galva, JoAnn Unruh, Bencraft, S.D., and Phyllis Koehn, West Point, Miss. She was preceded in death by two sons, Delmar and Lyle; a brother, Dayton; and a sister, Vada Heppner.Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

BECKET, Marie Magdelena
b. 24 Dec 1916 - Athboy, South Dakota
d. 4 Mar 2004 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Fort Collins Colorado Colordaoan - Sunday, March 7, 2004
A private graveside service, where she will be buried alongside her husband, will be in Grandview Cemetery. Born to Magdelena "Lena" and Jacob Becket. She married Charles David HELBURG on Aug. 10, 1935. They shared their gift of love for 40 years. Marie is survived by her children, Evelyn DeHerrera and spouse, Max, of Westcliffe; Darlene Erickson and spouse, Scott, of Fort Collins; and Charles "Buck" Helburg and spouse, Sheryl, of Colorado Springs; brother Henry "Hank" Becker and spouse, Ethel, of Loveland. Marie's parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

BECKETT, Ralph �Pete� , Jr.
b. 2 Jul 1918, Greensburg
d. 26 Jul 1999, Johnaon
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Ralph Sr. and Bee Bailey Beckett. On June 10, 1951, he married Louise HOLSTED at Garden City. She died Nov. 2, 1989. Survivors include: two sons, David and Jim; two daughters, Connie Beckett and Joanne Werner; a brother, Tom, Chesterfield, Md.; a sister, Donna Lou Quakenbush, Loveland, Colo.

BEDORE, Paul J.
b. 20 Aug 1934 - Zurich, Kansas
d. 30 Oct 2006 - Colby, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, November 1, 2006
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Melvina (Thyfault) Bedore; and two sisters, Marie Zoberst and Louise Harper. Survivors include his wife, Esther, of Colby; two sons, Rock of Colby and Rory of Las Vegas; a granddaughter, Rockell Bedore; and three sisters, Cordelia Jespersen and Phyllis Kriss, both of Colby, and Christina Vassilakes of Denver. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Note: The wife was formerly Esther Kay Keller born 27 October 1935 to David and Sophia Lydia Busch Keller. They married on 19 July 1959.

BEELER, Donald F.
b. 15 Apr 1920 - Quay, Oklahoma
d. 9 Jan 2004 - Burrton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 18, 2004
Son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary E. Oliver Beeler. On May 24, 1951, he married Velma L. KOEHN at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Kenneth Frank, LaVernia, Texas; three daughters, Susan McKibben, Hutchinson, Sharon Cook, Granbury, Texas, and Linda Chambers, Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by a brother; and three sisters. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

BEETZ, James Ivan
b. 4 Jul 1910, Hoisington
d. 20 Feb 1987, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Velma WINTER HERTHEL Aug. 5, 1976, in Wichita. Survivors: sons: James, Jerry; daughter, Betty Jean Philo; stepson, Douglas Herthel; stepdaughter, Karen Nicholson; sister, Willa J. Schaeffer, Othell,Wash.

BEFORT, Josephine M.
B. abt 1912
D. 13 Nov 2001
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, November 15, 2001
HAYS - Pfeifer, Josephine M.Survivors: sons, Leonard of Pottboro, Texas, Jerry of Jamestown,; daughter, Norma Ruder of Liberal; stepson, Edward Pfeifer of Hays; stepdaughter, Mildred Dinges of Portsboro, Texas; brother, Aloysius Befort of Grand Island, Neb.; sisters, Jane Gottschalk of Hays, Agnes England, Esther Stahls, Bernice England all of New Bedford, Mass.

BEFUS, Marie B.
b. 5 Mar 1910 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 4 Jan 2004 - Boulder, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado - 01-07-04
Born to George and Julia (Hoff) Befus. On Dec. 10, 1933, she married Adam HONSTEIN in Longmont. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 23, 1985; a daughter, Marilyn Laurienti; and a sister. Mrs. Honstein is survived by a son-in-law, Rudy Laurienti of Denver; a grandson, Troy Laurienti and his wife Jodi of Parker; and two great-grandchildren, Melissa and Adam Laurienti of Parker. Graveside services at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

BEHNKE, Elmer Harvey
b. 3 Jan 1914, Bushton
d. 5 May 1998, Bushton
From Great Bend (KS) Tribune - May 6, 1998
Son of Otto and Meta Hofferman Behnke. Survivors include his wife; two sons: Edward and Wayne; one daughter, Judy Kenyon. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Marvin Behnke.

BEHNKE, Irene L.
b. 19 Oct 1903, Rice County
d. 25 Feb 1988, Kansas
From Hutchinson News (KS) - Friday, February 26, 1988
She married Walter C. RINEHART July 21, 1927, at Kinsley. He died June 7, 1975. Survivors, daughter, Marilyn Marshall; brothers, Gilbert Behnke, Oliver Behnke, Kinsley, Ralph Behnke, Cawker City; and sister, Mable Lippoldt.

BEHNKE, Scott Alan
b. 10 Sep 1948, Topeka
d. 13 Nov 1999, Sterling
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Marvin and Dorothy Wyrill Behnke. On Aug. 24, 1996, he married Cindy JOHNSON at Ellsworth. She survives.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Darlene; mother, Lyons; two brothers, Howard, Lance; two sisters Angela and Rosalie.

BEHRENS, Fern J.
b. 3 Oct 1918, Pawnee County
d. 24 Jun 1981, Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson News- June 25, 1981
She married Leslie Lee SCHULTZ, Oct. 25, 1941, in Albert. Survivors: widower; daughters: Mrs. Ronda Hixon, Debra Schultz, Mrs. Marla Davidson; brother: Roy H. E. Behrens, Albert; sisters: Mrs. Edna Apple, Garfield; Mrs. Marie Apple, Great Bend; Mrs. Janet Rankin, Larned.

BEIER, Millie
b. 1 Mar 1903 - Wolhymien, Russia
d. 3 Aug 2004 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Thursday, August 5, 2004
Burial will follow in Grace Hill Cemetery. Born to Edward and Marie Schuette Beier. She was 5 when she came to America with her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Her family arrived in Baltimore in July 1908 and settled in Morrison. She married Rudolph A. RUPP on March 1, 1921, in Noble County. Surviving are her two sons, A.H. Rupp and Clinton Rupp, both of Perry; two daughters, Marjorie Voise of Perry and Dorothy Foster of Albuquerque, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Winnie Voise and Bertha Frank, both of Perry. She was preceded in death by one son, five brothers and two sisters.

BEIGHLEY, Margaret M.
b. 21 Jan 1909, Ellsworth
d. 10 May 1986, Salina
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Rodney L. ZEIGLER June 24, 1936, at Russell. He preceded her in death. Survivors: son, Rodney; brother, Milton Beighley, Kanopolis.

BEIKER, Catherin
b. 31 Mar 1891
d. 21 Feb 1966
Married Nicklas DREHER.

BEIKER, Katherine - See Katherine Dreher

BEIKMANN, Flora
b. 22 Feb 1926 - Clifton, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal, Saturday, March 5, 2005
She was preceded in death by a son, David. Survivors include her husband, Alvin (Koch), of Hillsboro; two daughters, Ruth Kliewer and Lois Shope, both of Hillsboro; a son, Aaron of Salina; two sisters, Helen Wray of Clifton and Marilyn Killman of Junction City; two brothers, Lester Beikmann of Thornton, Colo., and Willard Beikmann of Linn; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery

BEISEL, Alvina
b. 8 Apr 1911 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, July 22, 2004, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 22, 2004
On Nov. 29, 1929, she married Edward Bartel at Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (BARTEL), in 1975; a son, Morris "Bud," in 1990; and an infant son, Robert Gene, who died at the age of three months. Survivors include four daughters, Deloris Kerbs of Salina, Donna Harper of Palm Dale, Calif., Mary Crawford of St. Charles, Mo., and JoAnn Flaming of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

BEISEL, Clemens R.
b. 22 Dec 1910 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 3 Nov 2000 - Herington, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include a brother, Andrew of Topeka; and two sisters, Erna Bisby and Laura Olsen of Herington. Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery.

BEISEL, Dalford D.
b. 20 Feb 1937 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 2005 - Salina, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Wednesday, October 12, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, October 13, 2005, From Salina Journal - Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Son of David E. and Mary (Schneider) Beisel. He married Phyllis J. BELTZ on Feb. 14, 1958, in Amarillo, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of the home; three daughters, Cindy L. Morrison of Louisiana, Mo., Sandra J. Studley of Lawrence and Stacey J. Beisel-Studley of Edwards-ville, Ill.; four grandchildren; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Beisel; and one sister, Ruby Beisel. Burial in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

BEISEL, Dan
b. 14 Oct 1904 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 1 Jul 1996 - Herington, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include a sister, Alvina Bartel of Hillsboro. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

BEISEL, Edwin Andrew
b. 29 May 1916, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 14 Dec 1998, Saginaw, Michigan
Parents were Andrew and Maria (Faust) Beisel. He married Dorothy HEINE in Tacoma, Washington in June 1943. Surviving besides his wife he leaves three children, Kathleen (Ronald) Erway, Mary (Patrick) Murphy, Joseph (Jill) Beisel; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Steven) Elmer; Melanie (Lynn) Eady, Abby (J. Micheal) Day, Ronald Erway, Jr., Amanda Schneikart, Timothy Schneikart, Ryan Beisel, Jeremy Beisel and Rebekah Beisel; his great-grandchildren, Steven and Warren Elmer and Mitchell Eady. Edwin was predeceased by his daughter Laura, his sister Pauline Fost of Livonia and his parents.

BEISEL, Ernest Frederick William
b. 20 Dec 1914 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 22 Nov 1990 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of the home; two daughters, Sharon K. Weber of Wichita and Rita Beisel of Hillsboro; a brother, Dan of Ramona; and two sisters, Alvina Bartel of Hillsboro and Lydia Schneider of Ramona. Burial in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro. Note: Married Evelyn Schafer

BEISEL, Evelyn
B. abt 1912
D. 18 Oct 2001
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, October 19, 2001
Survivors: daughters, Sharon Weber of Wichita, Rita Beisel of Hillsboro.

BEISEL, John Henry Jacob
B. 27 Jul 1929 - Fargo, Oklahoma
D. 30 Jan 2002 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 7, 2002
He was the youngest child of Reinhart and Eva Margaret (Hanshu) Beisel. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Victor and Alex Beisel; two sisters, Alvina Murley and husband Clyde Murley and Leah Evans and husband Roy Evans and a great nephew, Nathan Beisel. He leaves one brother, Reinhold Beisel and wife Helen; one sister-in-law Mollie McCann and husband Roy McCann; two nephews, Victor Aaron Beisel and wife Diana and John Ray Evans; one niece, Ida M. Berchtold and husband Phil; one great niece Lisa Plante and husband Dan and their two children Aliska and Eli; one great nephew, Joseph Beisel Interment was in the Gnadenfeld Cemetery, Tangier, Okla.

BEISEL, Julia Elisabeth
b. 25 Nov 1853 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 6 October 1927 - Dorrance, Kansas
The Zionsbote October 19, 1927.
When she was 12 years old her father died. On April the 10th, 1871, she married David STEINLE. The Lord blessed the marriage with 12 children, 6 sons and 6 daughters. Two daughters passed away earlier. In August 1887 they immigrated to the United States. On September 27, they arrived in Dorrance Kansas. Sister David Steinle was buried on the old Tuner (Dunkard) cemetery a half mile outside of town. Her six sons were pall bearers.

BEISEL, Lydia L.
b. abt 1913
d. Dec. 1972 - Brighton, Colorado
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Daughter of Katherine E. Beisel, Brighton, sister of Millie Wolfe, Brighton, Alex Beisel, Commerce City, Martha Beisel, St. Louis, Mo., Lillian A. Toth, Brighton; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Buried in Elmwood Cemetery.

BEISEL, Marie M.
b. 9 Jul 1895, Dorrance
d. 29 Feb 1988, Downs
From Topeka-Capital Journal - Wednesdy, March 2, 1988
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marie Grabosch; a son, Raymond Beisel.

BEISEL, Martha
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 17 Jan 1918 - Denver, Colorado
d. 31 May 2004 - St. Louis, Missouri
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 06-11-04
Born to Reinhart F. and Katherine Beisel, who were both born in Dreispitz, Russia. Mrs. Beisel met her husband, David W. "Bill" BIESEL, SR., through his uncle, Reinhart "Reiny" Beisel of Oklahoma City. They married in Denver on Aug. 9, 1945.
Survivors are her children, David W. Beisel Jr. and wife Cathy of Fenton, Mo., and D. Ann Douglas and husband Michael of Imperial, Mo.; her grandchildren, Andrew and Eric sister, Mollie Wolfe of Brighton; and special friends, Dolores Anthony and Beverly Morlok Finger. Her husband, parents, two sisters, Lydia Beisel and Lillian Toth Cavender, and a brother, Alexander Beisel, are deceased.

BEISEL, Mary
b. 6 Aug 1903 - Buenos Aries, Argentina
d. 13 Oct 2002 - Herington, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include a son, Dalford Beisel of Salina; a sister , Emilie Sader of Herington; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.
( Her maiden name is not known)

BEISEL, Victor
b. 3 Nov 1910,Dobrinka, Saratov, Russia
d.13 Jan 1999, Woodward, Okla.
His parents Reinhart Beisel and Eva Margaret (Hanshu) Beisel brought him to the United States in 1911. Victor married Marie FISCHER near Chattanooga, Okla., on November 1, 1942. They had one son, Victor Aaron Beisel. He is survived by his wife, Marie, his son, Victor Aaron and daughter-in-law Diana; one grandson, Joe Beisel; one granddaughter, Lisa Plante and husband, Dan Plante, and one great granddaughter, Alisha Nicole Plante; two brothers, Henry Beisel of Fargo and Reinhold Beisel of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhart and Eva Margaret Beisel, one brother, Alex Beisel of Fargo; two sisters, Leah Evans of Alva and Alvina Murley of Alva; one grandson, Nathaniel Aaron Beisel.

BEISNER, Everett
b. 22 May 1909 - Natoma, Kansas
d. 3 Sept 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - September 4, 2002
PLAINVILLE - Everett Beisner, 93, longtime Natoma resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1909, in rural Natoma to George and Elizabeth (Schneider) Beisner. He married Anita Marie BOEDEKER Jan. 30, 1934, at Sylvan Grove. She died May 13, 1987. Survivors include two sons, Ronald, Loveland, Colo., and Roger, Natoma; a sister, Nina Reese, Natoma; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Isabel; two brothers, Edwin and Hubert; and two sisters, Amanda Boedeker and an infant sister, Ruby. Burial in North Lutheran Cemetery, rural Natoma.

BEITZ, Alexander Harold
b. 1 March 1912, Lincoln, Nebr.
d.1938
Kirchenbote, 1938
Son of Alexander and Elisabeth Hermann Beitz. Married Katharine Roh on Aug 15, 1938. Survived by two brothers and five sisters.

BEITZ, Alexander N.
b. abt 1882
d. 15 Jan 1965, Lincoln, NE
Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; sons, Alton E. of Lincoln, Harold of LaCrescenta, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Henry (Allvina) Scheidt, Mrs. Lydia Andrews, both of Lincoln, Mrs. B. J. (Dorothy) Miller, Mrs. Vick (Ruth) Leikan, both of Woodland Hills, Calif.

BEITZ, Alton
b. abt 1924 in Rippon, Wisconsin
d. Dec 1977, prob. Lincoln, Nebr.
Lincoln Star, Dec 23, 1977
Wife, Grace

BEITZ, Anastasi
b. 3 Dec 1903 ,,, Russia
d. 23 Oct 1991, Modesto, California
Survivors: husband, Michael; daughters, Luba, Zena, Flora, Leeza; son, George.

BEITZ, Christine Schmidt Schwindt
b. 5 Apr 1901, Dietel, Russia
d. 12 April 1978, Fort Collins, Colo
Loveland Co Reporter, Apr 13, 1978
Came to the US in 1913. Married Phillip Schwindt June 30, 1937 in Loveland, Colo.

BEITZ, Mary
b. 10 Mar 1870 - Holstein, Russia
d. 13 Nov 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO of Shattuck, OK - Nov. 1940
She was united in marriage with Adam KERBS, SR. in 1890. To this union were born ten children, five sons and five daughters; one son and one daughter preceded her in death. She came with her husband and family to America and settled in Lehigh, KS. In 1901 they moved to Shattuck, OK where they resided until death claimed her. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, four sons and four daughters: Katie Meier, Adam A. Kerbs, Carrie Ehrlich, and Willie Kerbs, all of Shattuck, OK; Mollie Phenis and Mary Steinert, of Glendale, CA; Huldrich Kerbs of Coweta, OK; and Alex Kerbs of Fresno, CA; also 21 grandchildren, 4 gt. grandchildren and one sister and a host of friends.

BEITZ, Theodore
b. 11 Feb 1903
d. 11 Oct 1988, Colorado
Rocky Mountain News, June 6, 1995
Son of Conrad and Eugenia Schwagerus Beitz. Married Bertha Geis in Loveland, Colo. Came to the US in 1906. Survivors: four daughters Eugenia Schneider, Sylvia Seabrook, Marilyn Harrison, Dorothy Simpson, son Richard; sister Josephine Weiss of Johnston; brother Alex of Paul, Idaho. Preceded in death by sisters Helen Dufrense and Elisabeth Weimer; brothers Conrad, John, Benjamin, Ralph and William.

BELT, Mattie
b. 19 Oct 1894, Wilson
d. 21 May 1995, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of Charlie and Martha Timmons Belt. On April 27, 1914, she married Joseph ZELENKA at Ellis. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons, Lester, Warner, Okla., and Harold, Sunfield, Mich.; two daughters, Francis Rezac, Wilson, and Elma Soukup, Ellsworth.

BELTZ, Clifford A.
b. 8 Nov 1916 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 3, 2004
Son of Jacob and Anna (Ewert) Beltz. On Aug. 3, 1941, he married JoHanna RICHERT, at Corn, Okla. She survives. His daughter, Bette Lee, died at age four. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bette Lee Beltz. Survivors include his wife of the home; son, John G. Beltz of Hillsboro; daughter, Rita Jo Johnson of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister, Dorothy Beltz of Hutchinson; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Verla of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and three grandchildren, Jennifer of Bucharest, Romania, Jay and his wife Jennifer Johnson of Hume Lake, Calif., and Jill Johnson of Fresno, Calif. Burial was at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. Musicians were Karen Wiens, pianist, Lewis Hagen, trumpet, and Jenny Johnson, flute.

BELTZ, Edgar �Eddie� Beltz
b. 1 Mar 1895, Haven
d. 28 Aug 1986, Wichita
From Hutchinson News
He married Gertrude DAVIS. She died Aug. 18, 1963. Survivors: sisters, Golda Beltz, Wichita, Caroline and Esther Beltz, both of Haven; stepdaughter, Virginia Cook.

BELTZ, Elizabeth
b. 23 Nov 1885 - Kiettar, Russia
d. 20 Feb 1984 - Hutchinson, Kansas
Obit Card
She married John H. KRAUS in 1902, at Tampa, Kan. He died in 1944. Survivors: sons, Walter, Arlington; Harvey, Abbyville; daughters, Irene D. Shannon, Lindsborg; Marie Augustine, Kansas City, Kan.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

BENDER, Ada
b. 16 Dec 1907 - Kearny County, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 1977 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of John and Lydia Bender. She married Gotfred BENDER on June 26, 1935, at Russell. He died September 24, 1976. Survivors include: son: Doran; brothers: Carl, Ft.Collins, C0; Julius, Hays; step-brothers: Emanuel Eichman, and Ben Eichman, Russell; sister: Mrs. Elsie Herdt, Hutchinson; stepsisters: Mrs. Carl (Lydia) Bender, Ft.Collins, C0; Mrs. Esther Niedens, WaKeeney; Mrs. Frances Dallman, Chula Vista, VA.

BENDER, Adam, Jr.
b. abt 1893, Russia
d. Sep 1977
Billings Gazette, Sep. 12, 1977
Son of Adam Bender, Sr. In 1906 they moved to Belfrey. He married Blanche Rich who died in 1968. Survivors: son Gordon; sisters Elizabeth and Anna.

BENDER, Adolph
b. 21 Nov 1890 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 14 Apr 1974 - Ellsworth, Kansas
He married Emma SHANELEC. She died December 31,1932. He then married Martha EHRLICH on September 27, 1952, at Wichita. Survivors include: widow; sons: Gordon H., Sunrise Beach, Mo; Harold J., Denver; Kenneth R., Dallas, TX; daughters: Mrs. Mildred Grubb, Ellsworth; Mrs. Gladys Harms, Madison, WI.

BENDER, Albert
b. 15 Aug 1918 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Dec 2002 - Roger, Arkansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to Henry L. and Lena Bender. He married Darlene BRACK on Aug. 11, 1946, in Russell. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma and Leah; and one brother, Thelmer. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Bella Vista; two daughters, Donna Banman of Salina, Kan., and Karen Schubert of Rogers, AR; two brothers, Herbert of Russell, Kan. and Hubert Bender and his wife Elzina of Great Bend, Kan.; a sister, Helen Maier and her husband, Daniel, of Hays, Kan.; four grandchildren: Lindsey, Travis, Matthew and Heather; two step-grandchildren: Ryan and Jason; and a great-granddaughter, Madison.

BENDER, Alice Evanda
b. 17 Dec 1917 - La Crosse, Kansas
d. 21 Nov 1982 - Bazine,Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of John and Louisa (Maier) Bender, Died. 17,l 1917, at LaCrosse, and was a foster sister of Mrs. Ferd Dietz of Russell. She married Leland SCHRIOCK Oct. 13, 1940,at Milberger. They had two daughters who survive with him. Mr. Schriock lives at Bazine, Mrs. Kenneth (Louise) Baker lives at Bazine and Mrs. Eugene (Beverly) Erb lives at Great Bend. There are five grandchildren. She also leaves brother, John Bender, St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Lenora Vance and Dorothy Curtner, both of Lees Summit, Mo., and Helen Nelke, Kansas City, Mo.
Burial was in Bazine Cemetery.

BENDER, Alma Lorraine
b. 19 Mar 1920 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1 May 2000 - Russell, Knsas
From: Hays Daily News
Born to (Johann) George Peter and Eva Elisabeth "Lizzie" (Wagner) Bender. Survivors include a sister, Helen E. Anschutz, Russell. She was perceded in death by a brother Alvin, and two sisters, infant Ida Bender and Esther Snyder. Burial in the Church Cemetery.

BENDER, Alvin
b. 24 Feb 1914, Shattuck, Okla
d. 18 Apr 1983, Shattuck, Okla
NWO Apr 21, 1983
Son of Alex and Maria Bender. Married Mary Lee Ehrhardt on Oct 21, 1939 in Woodward, Okla.

BENDER, Amelia
b. 29 Jul 1904 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 20 Oct 1979 - Russell, Kansas
She married Orlin BEAN on May 17, 1931, at Luray.

BENDER, Amelia
b. 16 Nov 1896 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 17 Aug 1989 - Russell, Kansas
She married Edward SITZ on June 19, 1920, at Hays. He died in 1978.

BENDER, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth
b. Russia
d. 11 Nov 1973, Billings, Montana
Billings Gazette, Nov 12, 1973
Immigrated to Russell, Kansas in 1900. Married J. Henry Bender in 1902. In 1919 they moved to Billings, Montana. Mr. Bender died in 1950. Survivors include sons Fred Bill Bender, Gus Bender and Victor Bender, all of Billings, Montana.

BENDER, Bertha nee Bender
b. 14 Aug 1889 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 1975 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married August BENDER on November 23, 1909, near Russell. He died May 13, 1966. Survivors are: daughters: Mrs. Ed (Lena) Sanders, Great Bend; Mrs. Esther Fleischmann, Greeley, C0; Mrs. Mike (Othilia)Prather, Keyes, Okla.; sons: Marvin, Russell; Milton, all of Salina; Oscar, Great.Bend; brother: George M. Bender, Russell; sister: Mrs. Henry L. Bender, Russell; step-sisters: Mrs. Emanuel DeWald, Russell; Mrs. Karoline Folkerts, Larned; halfsister: Mrs. Albert Strecker, Colorado Springs, C0.

BENDER, Chester K.
b. 5 Sep 1927 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 2 Feb 1985 - Wichita, Kansas
Survivors include: son: Patrickl; daughters: Susan Ackerman and Lori Bender; mother Theresa Bender, Russell.

BENDER, Dorothy Marie
b. 5 Dec 1924 - Russell, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 2001 - South Hutchinson, Kansas
From Russell County News
Daughter of Henry H. Bender and Theresa D. Ehrlich. Dorothy married August Emanuel REUBER Jan. 13, 1946 at Wilson. He died Oct. 12, 1981. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Bender. Survivors include: two daughters, Karen Owen, Arlington, TX; and Carol Miller, Hutchinson; two brothers, Henry A. Bender, Russell; and Fredrick A. Bender, Yuma, AZ; two sisters, Betty Moss, Hutchinson; and Mary Bridges, Russell; 6 grandchildren and 10 gt. grandchildren. . Burial will follow at Fairlawn Burial Park.

BENDER, Edward A.
b. 21 May 1936 - Hays, Kansas
d. 15 Oct 1998 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Edward E. and Mae L. Eberle Bender. He married Mary Lou DENNING on June 6, 1956. He married Opal L. KOELLER, on June 18, 1998, at Enid, Okla. Survivors include: wife; son: Steve R. Bender; daughter: Cynthia A.Vratil; parents, Edward and Mae Bender.
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BENDER, Edwin
b. 3 May 1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 1984 - Russell, Kansas
He married Ella Mae MICHAELIS on February 2, 1946, in Susank. Survivors include: wife; son: Duane; daughters: Sharron and Melissa Morrisl; brothers: Dave, Johnstown, C0; Ben, Wichita; Victor, Russell; sisters: Dolly Mai, and Elsie Dodson, Russell; Rosie Brehm, Lakin.

BENDER, Elizabeth
b. 21 Mar 1893 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 10 Jul 1986 - Russell, Kansas
From Obituary
Mrs. Jacob B. Wagner, Russell -- Elizabeth Wagner, 93, died 10 July 1986 at Russell City Hospital. Born Elizabeth Bender 21 March 1893 in Russell County, she married Jacob B. WAGNER19 Jan. 1915 at Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He died 16 Dec. 1973. Survivors: sons Lyle, Hutchinson; Paul, Russell; daughter Helen Michel, Russell; sister Lydia Schwien, rural Russell; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

BENDER, Emelia
b. 2 May 1895, Russia
d. 18 Feb 1978, Morton, Texas
She was united in marriage to Harry C. WEIS in 1916. Harry died in 1931 leaving her with eight small children. In 1939 she was married to Karl BENDER who also preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors include four daughters: Virginia Renner, Viola Stevens, Vivian Cozart and Deniese Werner; four sons; Vernon, Vialo, Harry C., and Viddian. Also surviving are two brothers, two sisters.

BENDER, Esther
b. 31 Jul 1919 - Russell, Kansas
d. 15 Dec 1985 - Russell, Kansas
She married Amos Cleo LUNDY on October 22, 1938, at Russell.

BENDER, Esther L.
b. 16 May 1918 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 1996 - Wichita, Kansas
Daughter of George P. and Lizzie Wagner Bender. . She married Robert SNYDER. He preceded her in death. Survivors: daughter: Melissa Sullivan; sisters : Helen E. Anschutz, and Alma Bender, both Russell.

BENDER, Eva
b. 10 May 1871, Holstein, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 9 Apr 1942, Shattuck, Ellis, Oklahoma
Marriage to Adam BENDER in 1890. One son preceded his mother in death. In the year 1898 they came to America and settled in Lehigh, Kans. She leaves to mourn, her companion and one sister.

BENDER, Eva Elizabeth
b. 25 Aug 1858, Kratzka, Saratov, Russia
d. 27 Jan 1954, Russell, Kansas
From Obituary and Pamphlet from Funeral Home
She came to America at the age of 17, settling in Russell county with her parents in 1876. She was married to John LOHMANN in 1882. He preceded her in death in 1929. Surviving her are three daughters and five sons. They are John, of Greeley, Colo.; Emanuel, of Salina; George, of Hoisington; Mrs.Lydia Maier, of Russell; Ludwig, of Garden City; Mrs. Amelia Steinert, of Galatia, Ludolph of Milberger; and Mrs. Leah Morgenstern, of Salem, Ore. Four other children died in infancy. Mrs. Lohmann was one of the three surviving members of the original German-Russian group which migrated here in 1876. The other two membrs are G. J. Deines, age 84 of Russell and John Jacob Dietz, who passed his 98th birthday and lives in Galatia. (Funeral Pamphlet) Eva Elizabeth, the daughter of George and Madgelena Bender, nee Schwein.

BENDER, Fred
b. 11 Aug 1902 - Ehrenfeldt, Russia
d. 20 Mar 1983 - WaKeeney, Kansas
Son of George C. and Eva Elizabeth (Schneider) Bender. He married Katherine MAI on December 16, 1923, at Trego Center. Survivors include: wife; sons: George, Nampa, Idaho; Richard, Overland Park; Vernon, WaKeeney; daughters: Mrs. Harold (Irene) Dietz, Manhattan; Mrs. Henry (Joyce) Honas, Coffeyville; Mrs. Ronnie (Janice)Hillman, Westminster, C0; brother: Bernhardt, WaKeeney; sister Mrs. George (Emma) Schwein, WaKeeney.

BENDER, Frederick
b. 15 Feb 1903 - Russell, Kansas
d. 7 Dec 1990 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of J. Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Propp) Bender. On April 17, 1925, he married Beulah TURNER at Red Lodge, MT. She died February 8, 1978. He married Luella MAI on March 29, 1978, at Lamar, Colo. She survives. Survivor includes: son, Frederick William Jr., Springfield, VA; 2 brothers: Gustave and Victor, both Billings; two grandchildren and two gt. grandchildren. Graveside services at the Russell City Cemetery.

BENDER, Frederick Oscar
b. 13 Aug 1934 - Russell, Kansas
d. 20 Mar 2007 - Yuma, Arizona
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 28, 2007
YUMA, Ariz. - Frederick Oscar Bender was born on Aug. 13, 1934, in Russell, to Henry H. Bender and Theresa Ehrlich Bender. He married Mary Penn VENNEBERG in the courtyard at Santa Fe, N.M. in 1954. He leaves his daughter, Linda Sue Bender Harris (Dale Harris) of Lakin; a son, Mark Alan Bender (Diane Bender), Jamul, Calif., five grandchildren, Jason Harris (Venika), Lakin, Melissa Harris Harper (Jeff), Sidney, Neb., Ryan Bender, Jacob Bender and Travis Burris, San Diego County, Calif. He also leaves four great-grandchildren, Rilee Harris, Addyson Harper, Jackson Harris and Brayden Harper, two sisters, Betty (George) Moss, Hutchinson, and Mary (Kenneth) Bridges of Lindsborg. Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers Henry A. Bender and Chester K. Bender; and a sister, Dorothy Bender Reuber.

BENDER, George Adam
b. 21 Dec 1907 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 1982 - Needles, California
He married Helen CORWIN on May 19, 1940, at Mcpherson. Survivors include: widow of home; brothers: Herb, and Richard, both of Needles; sisters: Esther Lundy, Russell; Emma Wall, Denver.

BENDER Georg Adam
b. 16 Oct 1860 - Kratzke, Volga
d. 9 Feb 1924 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998 - DFP 25 Mar 1924 Nr 1598
Georg Adam Bender born 16 October 1860, Kratzke, Volga. Died 9 February 1924, Great Bend, Kansas . Married Katharina Elisabeth NUSZ in 1882. 16 Children. Survivors: wife, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters. Immigrated 1876 to Russell, Kansas with parents

BENDER, George Carl
b. 14 Jan 1878 - Erheufelt, Russia
d. 22 Feb 1970 -
From Obituary
Son of George and Elizabeth Bender. He spent the early years of his life in Russia, and in 1897, at the age of 21 years he entered training in the Russian army. On October 22, 1901, he was united in marriage to his wife, Eva, a marriage that lasted almost 54 years until Eva's death in 1955. George and Eva left Russia in 1907. His wife, Eva, and two infant children, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter (Mrs. George Schwien) and two sons (Fred and Bernhard). Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Trego Center.

BENDER, George M.
b. 31 Mar 1893 - Russell County, Kansas
d. unk - Russell, Kansas
He married Marie HERDT on May 21, 1923 Bender Hill. He died August 11, 1975.
Note: The date of Augst 11, 1975 is questionable. If George died at 77 years of age, he would have passed away about 1970. If Marie predeceased him, the year 1975 would also be incorrect.

BENDER, George P.
b. 22 Dec 1886 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 1979 - Russell, Kansas
He was the last surviving child of Phillip Bender Sr. and Eva Bender. Survivors are: daughters: Mrs. Harold Anschutz; Mrs. Esther Snyder; Miss Alma Bender, all of Russell. He married Eva Elizabeth WAGNER on June 23, 1909, at Cheyenne Wells, Colo. She preceded him in death as did one daughter, and a son.

BENDER, Gordon Henry
b. 14 Apr 1913 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 22 Jun 1994 - Columbia, Missouri
Son of Adolph and Emma Shanelec Bender. He married Anna KOOTZ on September 14, 1941, at Holyrood.

BENDER, Gotfred
b. 24 Oct 1903 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 1976 - Russell, Kansas
He married Ada BENDER on June 26, 1935, at Russell. Survivors include: widow; son: J. Doranl; brothers: Edwin,and Victor, both of Russell; Ben,Wichita; David, Johnstown, C0; sisters: Mrs. Charles Mai, Kirwin; Mrs. Harry Brehm, Garden City; Mrs. Walter Dodson, Russell.

BENDER, Gottfried
b. 16 Dec 1871, Holstein, Russia
d. 21 Apr 1967, Canadian, Texas
Wife: Eva Ehrlich b. 1878 d. 1959.

BENDER, Harold Henry
b. abt 1914
d. 27 Mar 2005 -Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, March 29, 2005, Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, March 29, 2005, Hays Daily News - Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Born to David H. and Mary E. (Dietz) Bender. He married Viola Lydia SCHWIEN on June 23, 1935, in rural Russell County. She died Dec. 1, 1991. Survivors include a son, Rick L. Bender, Topeka; two brothers, Ernest Bender, Great Bend, and Ruben Bender, Russell; two sisters, Hilda Dietz, Russell, and Linda Coe, McPherson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

BENDER, Helen Elizabeth
b. 23 Mar 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 1, 2005
Daughter of John George and Eva Elizabeth Wagner Bender. On Oct. 5, 1941, she married Harold W. ANSCHUTZ at Russell. He died Dec. 10, 1981. Survivors include: four sons, Don, Russell, John, Topeka, James, Midland, Mich., and Wayne, Birmingham, Ala.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Bender; and two sisters, Esther Snyder and Alma Bender. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

BENDER, Heinrich
b. 4 Sep 1851 - Balzar, Volga
d. 16 Mar 1924 - Friend, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Heinrich Bender born 4 September 1851, Balzar, Volga. Died 16 March 1924, Friend, Nebraska. Buried March 1924 Friend, Nebraska. Survivors: wife, 3 sons, 4 daughters. Immigrated 1877 near Friend, Nebraska

BENDER, Henry, Jr.
b. 30 Mar 1891 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 1975 - Russell, Kansas
He married Lena M. BENDER on Ocober 31, 1912, in Milberger. Survivors are: widow; sons: Herbert, Russell; Albert, Salina; Hubert, Great Bend; daughters: Mrs. Leah Stoffel, Russell; Mrs. Daniel Maier, Hays.

BENDER, Henry A.
b. 4 Apr 1923 - Russell, Kansas
d. 29 Dec 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 1, 2005
Son of Henry H. and Theresa Dorothea Ehrlich Bender. On June 5, 1948, he married Marceline Ann MITCHELL at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Michael, Sterling, and Richard, Shreveport, La.; two daughters, Margaret Mai, Yuma, Ariz., and Nancy Underwood, Russell; a brother, Fritz, Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters, Betty Moss, Hutchinson, and Mary Bridges, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chester; and a sister, Dorothy Reuber. Interment will be in Russell City Cemetery.

BENDER, Herb L.
b. abt 1916
d. 15 Jul 1998 - Cunningham, Kansas
He was preceded in eath by his first wife, Dolores. Survivors include: wife, Maxine, Bella Vista; sons: Gary; Rev. Dr. Kelly, Blaine, Dell; sisters Clara Young, Frances Elder, Esther Kormeyer; brother: Phil Bender, Andover

BENDER, Hubert
b. 17 May 1924 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 19 Aug 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, August 21, 2003
Son of Henry L. and Lena Bender Bender. A resident of Great Bend since 1951, coming from Borger, Texas. On July 20, 1947, he married Elsena STRICKER at Bender Hill Church in Russell County. She survives. Other survivors include: four daughters, Karla Leibham and husband Pete, of the Kansas City area, Tina Hiss and husband Rick, Great Bend, Debbie Allford and husband Allan, and Kathi Bender, all of Wichita; a brother, Herbert, Russell; a sister, Helen Maier and husband, Daniel, Hays; a sister-in-law, Darlene Bender, Bella Visita, Ark.; five children of Marvin and Thelma Brack, of whom he was guardian, Connie Pitman and husband Larry, Topeka, Marvin Brack and wife Marla, Peachtree City, Ga., Arlen Brack, Nashville, Tenn., Denise Hobbs and husband Monty, Lawrence, and Anita Lupton and husband Brent, Kingwood, Texas; seven grandchildren, Peter Leibham Jr., Darrin Leibham, Kirsten Thomson and husband John, Josh Allford, Ben Allford, Michelle Hiss and Brad Hiss; he was guardian to 10 grandchildren, Sheri Wilson and husband Dewayne, Tevin Brack, Kelli Pitman, Katelyn Hobbs, Ryan Hobbs, Haley Hobbs, Kevin Lupton, Kathryn Lupton, Gregory Lupton and Lexie Lupton; and three great-grandchildren, Cailey Wilson, Hallie Wilson and Kheley Wilson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thelmer and Albert Bender; two sisters, Leah Stoffel and Thelma Brack; a sister-in-law, Viola Bender; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Brack. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

BENDER, Herbert H.
b. 2 May 1915 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 July 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - July 12, 2006
Son of Henry, Jr. and Lena (Bender) Bender. He was united in marriage to Viola Esther MAI on Sept. 19, 1937, at the Bender Hill Church. Herbert's surviving family includes his son, Gerald Bender of Russell; two daughters, Lois Cave of Marysville, Wash. and Eileene Bender of Topeka, sister, Helen Maier of Hays; and one granddaughter, Alicia Cave. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Viola on March 5, 2002; three brothers, Thelmer, Albert and Hubert; and two sisters, Thelma Brack and Leah Stoffel.
Interment at the Russell City Cemetery.

BENDER, Isabelle
b. 18 Aug 1912 - Russell, Kansas
d. 6 Oct 1977 - Needles, California
Daughter of John Jacob and Katherine (Woelf) Bender. On March 11, 1934, she married Richard MILLER in Russell.

BENDER, John G.
b. abt 1830
d. 28 Feb 1913 - Russell County, Kansas
From La Crosse Chieftain - March 13 1913
John G. Bender, father of Mr. Adam Bender of this county, died at his home near Russell on Feb. 28. He had been a resident of Russell County since 1876 and the funeral was the most numerous attended of any ever held in the county, there being nearly 200 teams in the procession. He was 83 years of age. Johann George Bender (married to Maria Magdelena Schwein) arrived August 22, 1876 New York City aboard SS Frisia from Kratzka to Fossil Station, Russell County, Kansas in October 1876. Known children (there may have been others): Georg Adam, Henry, Eva Elizabeth Bender Lohman, Marie Elizabeth Bender Deitz.

BENDER, Josephine
b. 18 May 1928 - Russell, Kansas
d. 4 Jan 1993 - Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Daughter of John and Caroline (Morganstern) Bender. She married LaVerne EHRLICH. He died in November 1986. She married Kenneth RANDA. He died November 5, 1988. Survivors are: son: Tom Ehrlich, Russell; daughter: Patricia Herl, Hays; stepsons, stepdaughters, brothers: Leroy Bender of Dodge City; and Clarence Bender, Russell; sisters: Viola Barratti and Elsie Boger, both of Wichita; and Matilda Streck, Gorham; 6 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Liebenthal.

BENDER, Karl
b. 30 Nov 1901, Goodwin, Oklahoma
d. 5 Aug 1976 , Friona, Texas
Survivors: wife, four daughters: Deniese, Virginia, Viola, and Vivian; four sons: Vernon Weis, Vialo Weis, Harry C. Weis, and Viddlan Weis; six sisters, one brother.

BENDER, Katherine E.
b. 2 Oct 1898 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Dec 1984 - Russell, Kansas
She married Henry K. BERSCHAUER on September 16, 1917, at Russell. He died December 13, 1978. Survivors: daughters: Lorraine Cross, LaCrosse; Fern Tuzicka, Otis; Marian Schultz, Russell; sisters: Elizabeth Wagner, Lydia Schwein, both Russell.

BENDER, Lea Ann
b. 26 Apr 1963 - Denver, Colorado
d. 16 Jul 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune - Greeley, Colorado - 07-20-04
Born to Larry and Vera J. (Raymond) Bender. On June 30, 1984, she married Jerry L. CLARE in Denver. Survivors are her husband, Jerry "Wayne" Clare of Greeley; a son, Jacob Clare of Greeley; parents, Larry and Vera Bender of Brighton; two sisters, Yvonne Wesolowski and husband Steven of Aurora and Jami Kubitskey and husband Paul of Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Larry Bender Jr. and wife Laura of Denver and Rick Bender of Castle Rock; and grandmother, Marla Raines of Thornton. Her grandparents, George Bender, Jack Raines, Clayton Raymond and Bessie Raymond, are deceased.

BENDER, Leah
b. 25 Aug 1913 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Nov 1992 - Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Henry Jr. and Lena Bender. She married Oliver STOFFEL in Nov. 1948 at Gt. Bend. He died Nov. 22, 1987. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Russell. Survivors include one son, Jerry Stoffel of Victoria; three brothers, Herbert Bender of Russell; Albert Bender of Bella Vista, AR; and Hubert Bender of Gt. Bend; one sister, Helen Maier of Hays; and three grandchildren. Burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

BENDER, Lena E.
b. 1 Dec 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 20 Jun 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of August & Bertha Bender. She married Ed SANDERS Jan. 1, 1937 in Russell. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Merrell of Larned; and Edward of Council Bluff, IA; three brothers, Marvin Bender of Russell; Milton Bender of Salina; and Oscar Bender of Gt. Bend; two sisters, Tillie Prather of Guymon, OK. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

BENDER, Lena
b. 15 Mar 1893 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 1982, Russell, Kansas
She married Henry BENDER, Jr. on October 31,1912, at Milberger. He died July 22, 1975. Survivors are: sons: Herbert, Russell; Albert, Salina; Hubert, Great Bend; daughters: Mrs. Leah Stoffel, Russell; Mrs. Daniel Maier, Hays; half-sister: Martha Strecker, Colorado Springs, C0; step-sister: Carrie Folkerts, Larned.

BENDER, Leroy
b. 1 Feb 12939 - Russell, Kansas
d. 7 Jul 2005 - Garden City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 9, 2005
Son of John L. and Caroline Morgenstern. Survivors include: a daughter, Pamela Popkey, Buhler; a brother, Clarence Bender, Russell; two sisters, Viola Barratti, and Elsie Boger, both of Wichita; and three grandchildren.

BENDER, Lydia
b. 5 Mar 1897 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Feb 1989 - Russell, Kansas
She married Sigmond SCHWEIN on June 11,1916, in Russell County. He died August 20, 1974. Survivors include: sons: Waldean, and Larry, both Russell; daughters: Viola Bender, Thelma Dumler, Betty Radke, all Russell.

BENDER, Mae J.
b. 15 Mar 1917, St. Peters
d. 13 Jul 1992, Garden City, Finney, Kansas
Mae J. Meier, daughter of George and Amelia Quindt Bender. She married Ben C. MEIER at Garden City, Kans, 6 October 1961. Survivors; 4 sons, Ben Jr., Gerald, Richard, and Alan; daughter, Patricia; brother, Joe Bender.

BENDER, Maria Katharine
b. 18 Feb 1896, Holstein
d. 25 May 1980, Shattuck, Okla
NWO May 25, 1980
Daughter of Alex Bender and Susanna Ehrhardt. Moved to Shattuck in 1902. Married George F. Kelln on April 7, 1912. Preceded in death by mother and father, husband, one sister, two brothers and one half-brother. Survived by foster daughter Rose Baird; four half-brothers, Alvin, Roy, Wesley, Bill Bender; one sister Lizzie Stahler; one half-sister Esther Hunter.

BENDER, Marie
b. 2 Oct 1913 - Wakeeney, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 2007 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 4 Jan 2007
Mom was born in Wakeeney, Kan., Oct. 2, 1913, a daughter of George and Katharine (Batt) Bender. Marie married Ervin Schindler in Billings in 1937. They became the loving parents of three daughters: Darlene Zimmerman, Dagny (Lyle) Hedin and Kathleen Schindler. They were married for 52 years when Ervin passed away in 1990. Joining Mom in the heavenly family reunion were her husband, Ervin; daughter Kathleen; her parents; her beloved grandma; her sisters, Elizabeth and Katherine; son-in-law Bill Zimmerman; niece Helen Brown and grandson Billy. Left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are daughters, Darlene and Dagny (Lyle); granddaughters, Tina Hedin, Tammy Zubick (Tim) and Tawnya (Mike) Galland; and her "favorite grandson" (favorite only because he is her only grandson - Mom never played favorites!), Tim Hedin. Also surviving are great-granddaughters, Amanda (Ryan) Kabeary, Ashley, Katie and Madison Zubick, and Kimberly Galland; and a "favorite great-grandson" (favorite for the same reason), Matthew Galland. Other survivors include a special niece, Millie Weber; great-nephews Layne and Wade Brown, and Steve and Gene Weber; sister-in-law Hilda Best; Jerry Ceynar, who "adopted" Marie as his great-gramma; and many cousins and friends. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

BENDER, Marvin Henry
b. 10 Feb 1924 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 May 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Son of August and Bertha Bender Bender. On Oct. 26, 1947, he marred Helen H. BOXBERGER at Bender Hill. She died August 17, 1997. Survivors include: a son, Larry, Russell; three daughters, Elaine Hovorka, Hemmingford, Neb., Wanda Dimitt, Russell, and Joyce Ann Bentley, Cabool, Mo.; a brother, Milton, Salina; two sisters, Esther Fleischmann, Greeley, Colo. and Tillie Prather, Guymon, Okla.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by and infant child; two brothers, Louis and Oscar; four sisters, infant Esther Bender, Lena Sanders, Alma Sandy and Pauline Scheck; twin-grandchildren; and a step-grandchild. Burial will be in Trinity-Bender Hill Lutheran Cemetery, near Milberger.

BENDER, Marvin Henry
b. 10 Feb 1924 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 May 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - May 25, 2005
Son of August and Bertha (Bender) Bender. He married Helen H. BOXBERGER on Oct. 26, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church at Bender Hill. She died Aug. 17, 1997. Survivors include one son, Larry Bender of Russell; three daughters, Elaine Hovorka of Hemingford, Neb., Wanda Dimitt of Russell and Joyce Ann Bentley of Cabool, Mo.; one brother, Milton Bender of Salina; two sisters, Esther Fleischmann of Greeley, Colo. and Tillie Prather of Guyman, Okla.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant child; twin grandchildren John and Faith Hovorka; one step-grandchild; two brothers, Louis and Oscar Bender; and four sisters, infant Esther Bender, Lena Sanders, Alma Sandy and Pauline Scheck. Burial at Trinity-Bender Hill Lutheran Cemetery near Milberger.

BENDER, Mathilda Tillie
b. 19 Jun 1919 - Russell, Kansas
d. 7 Feb 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, February 10, 2005, Hays Daily News - Thursday - February 10,2005
Born to John and Caroline Bender. She married Benjamin STRECK on Oct. 17, 1943, in Galatia. He died Oct. 18, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin (Streck), in 1986; and an infant daughter, Gloria Kean Streck. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Bender of Russell and Leroy Bender of Garden City; and two sisters, Elsie Boger of Wichita and Viola Barrett of Wichita. Burial will be in Schneider Cemetery, rural Barton County. Burial in the Schneider Cemetery in rural Barton County,

BENDER, Paul H.
b. abt 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 5 Dec 1959 - Wiggins, Colorado
He was son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bender, Russell. Survivors are his wife, Tabea; 5 children; his mother, Mrs. Fred Bender, Windsor, Colorado.

BENDER, Pauline
b. 1 Sep 1891 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 13 Apr 1976 Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - April 14, 1976
Spouse's Name: HENRY STERTZ
Date of Birth: Tuesday, September 1, 1891, OBERDORF, RUSSIA Date of Death: Tuesday, April 13, 1976, SAGINAW, MI. Cemetery: OAKWOOD.

BENDER, Reinhart
b. 18 Dec 1874, Holstein
d. 14 Sep 1959, Canada
Kirchenbote obituary
Parents were Reinhart Bender and Katharine Elizabeth Knaus. He married Eva Elizabeth Kellen.

BENDER, Rosie L.
b. 25 Apr 1917 - Oakley, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George and Mary E. (Hergert) Bender. She married Harry Paul BREHM on March 30, 1935, at Great.Bend. He died February 20, 1993. Survivors include: son, Harry Jr., of Garden City; 3 daughters: Kay Homewood of Russell; Carol Tipton of Lakin and Aneda Burroughs of Elkhart; three brothers: Victor Bender, Russell; Ben Bender, Wichita; Dave Bender, Johnstown, C0; sisters: Nathalia "Dolly" Mai, and Elsie Dodson, both of Russell; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

BENDER, Ruth
b. 16 Mar 1920 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of John D. and Lydia (Dietz) Bender. She married Frank TUZICKA May 1, 1939, at Russell. He died Feb. 7, 1983. Survivors include two sisters, Isabel Trapp and Mary Rose, both of Russell. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lenora O. Pickle. Burial at the church cemetery.

BENDER, Tabea
b. 28 Oct 1912 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Jul 1991 - Greeley, Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of David H. and Mary (Dietz) Bender. On Dec. 25, 1938, she married Paul H. Bender at Russell. He died Dec. 5, 1959. Survivors are three daughters, Carolyn Miller, Windsor, CO; Janice Bender, Longmont, CO; and Ronelda Kraft, Ft. Collins, CO; two sons, David and Delayne, both of Weldona, CO; two sisters, Hilda Dietz, Russell, and Linda Coe, McPherson; and three brothers, Harold and Rueben both of Russell; Ernest of Gt. Bend.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Ft. Morgan, CO

BENDER, Thelma Leona
b. 9 Dec 1929 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 1965 - Maryville, Missouri
From Frieda Karst Collection
Parents are Henry Bender Jr. and Lena Bender, both of Russell, KS. Wife of Marvin LeRoy BRACK, They were united in marriage at Otis, Ks. on May 23, 1948. Her brothers and sisters are, Leah Stoffel, Wichita; Helen Maier, Hays; Herbert H. Bender, Russell; Hubert Bender, Great Bend; Albert Bender, Salina. Casket bearer for Thelma are, H.F. Schem, Dean Schem, Harold Deines, David Westerberg, Arthur Mai and Arthur Howard. Interment will be in the Galatia cemetery.
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BENDER, Theresa - See Theresa Ehrlich

BENDER, Victor
b. abt 1925
c. d. 31 Jan 2000, Kansas
Survivors: brothers, Dave and Ben; sisters, Dolly Mai, Elsie Dodson

BENDER, Victor
b. 14 Jan 1925 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2000 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to George Bender Jr. and Mary (Hergert) Bender. Survivors: brothers, Dave of Johnstown, Colo., Ben H. of Wichita; sisters, Dolly Mai, Elsie Dodson both of Russell.

BENDER, William
b. 9 Apr 1888 - Russell, Kansas
d. 3 Aug 1965 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News, Wednesday, August 4, 1965
He married Margaret SCHUMACHER in 1924. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Ira (Oneta) Piper, Sterling, Colo.; and a son, Sgt. Fred Bender, Hanau, Germany; four daughters from a former marriage, Manetta Parkhurst, Denver; Mrs. Pete (Dorothy) Braun, Sterling, Colo.; Mrs. Mildred Franklin; and Alice Erbes, Bison; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Huck , Ellis; and Mrs. Max Hubber, Missoula, Montana. Burial in the St. Joseph's cemetery.
Note: The four daughters from a previous marriage were Manetta Augusta Bender, b. 5-29, 1910 in Hays, m. Wayne Parkhurst; Helen Dorothy Bender, b. 8-1-1911, m. Peter Braun; Elinor Mildred Bender, b. 7-4-1914, La Crosse Township, KS, m. Corlin O. Beum, Jr. 1943, and Alice Crystal Bender, b. 10-18-1916, m. Clarence Erbes, 2-16-1936, now living La Crosse, KS. Their mother was Maggie (Anna Margaretha Wilhelm) Bender who was born in Houck, Russia or on the boat and is buried in La Crosse Cemetery, b. Jan. 1884, d. 7-20-1972. William and Maggie Bender were divorced in La Crosse, KS 2-15-1919. We do not know why Mildred was listed as Mrs. Mildred Franklin since she was our mother. However, she was adopted circa 1920 and left Kansas sometime in the mid-1930s, and was not in touch with her birth family as far as we know. All of the sisters except Alice are deceased. Helen was known as Dorothy and Elinor as Mildred, Manetta and Alice use their first names. William (Wilhelm) was the son of Georg Adam Bender and Katherina Elizabeth Nuss, who are buried as Adam Bender and Katherina in the La Crosse Cemetery. There is a grave marker. George Adam Bender (b. 10-16-1860, d. 2-9-1924) was from Kratzka and Katherina Elizabeth Nuss (b. 6-5-1862, d. 1946) was from Ekreim Lamari(Weisamiller?) Russia (parents Johannes George Nuss and Maria Barbara Hoffmann).

BENEKE, William H. �Bill�
b. 29 Mar 1898, Lost Springs
d. 4 Jun 1988, Marion
From Hutchinson News (KS)
He married Marie KRAUSE April 26, 1922, at Lincolnville. Survivors: wife; sons, Eldon, Emil, Virgil, William L., Rodney; daughter, Luella Snelling.

BENNETT, Mabel Ruth
b. 25 Apr 1905, Beaver County
d. 18 June 1981, Liberal
From Hutchinson News - Friday, June 19,1981
She married Philip E. SCHULTZ, July 27, 1926, in Liberal. Survivors: widower; sons: Ronald, Philip; daughters: Mrs. Reva Reffitt, Mrs. Betty Hanna, Mrs. Judy Salley, Mrs. Esther Brown, Mrs. Doris House; brother: Arthur Bennett, Floris, Okla.; sisters: Mrs. Leola Ross, Liberal; Mrs. Irene Mezaros, Pomona, Calif.; Mrs. Bernice Mullins, Clovis, N.M.; Mrs. Clarice Chester, Lake Whitney, Texas.

BENTRUP, Henry D.
b. 4 Dec 1908, Deerfield
d. 9 Mar 1996, Garden City
From Hutchinson (KS) News - March 12, 1996
Son of Charles and Louise Schaaf Bentrup. On June 12, 1943, he married Ada GOODPASTURE at Nashville, Tenn. She died June 10, 1974. In November 1974, he married Jane SCOTT at Shawnee Mission. She died Jan. 30, 1993. Survivors include: a son, Henry Bentrup, Jr.; a daughter, Bettina Louise Gray; three brothers, Carl, Paul F. and Eldor, all of Deerfield; a brother-in-law, Harold Purdy, Deerfield.

BENTZ, Fred
b. 9 Jan 18890 - Marion, South Dakota
d. 30 Mar 1949 - Lodi, California
From Review and Herald, May 26, 1949, p. 23
His wife, two sons, and three daughters are left to mourn.
NOTE: Fred is husband of Marie Reiswig, born 10-15-1882, died 2-7-1964, she is daughter of Johann Conrad Reiswig/ Maria Katherine Hoff.

BENTZ, Katherine
b. 23 Mar 1876 - Odessa, Russia
d. 25 Oct 1949 - Farmington, Washington
From Pacific North Pacific Union Gleaner, December 12, 1949, page 6
SCHLEHUBER, Katherine (BENTZ) Reiswig At age of seven she with her parents moved to South Dakota. She was married to Dan REISWIG and to this union nine children were born. In 1931 she was married to William SCHLEHUBER.. Survived by: Sister, Anna KELM, Spokane, WA; 4 half-sisters: Mrs. Rosens BYRON, Mrs. Emma KELLER, Mrs. Rose KEKO of Tacoma, WA; Mrs. Adeline JOHNSON of San Francisco, CA. 2 half-brothers: George BENTZ of Tacoma, Wa; Ted BENTZ of Chicago, IL; 7 children: Jake REISWIG of Sydney, B.C. Canada; Mrs. Mary SCHABER of Snohomish, WA; Mrs. Josephine SCHWARTZ of Farmington, WA; Mrs. Marth MEIER of Snohomish, WA; Jessie SCHAFFER of Lumby, B.C. Canada; Mrs. Gladys KELM of Farmington, WA; Huldrich REISWIG of Walla Walla, WA

BENZEL, Frieda
b. 24 Dec 1914 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 29 Mar 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Mar 2005
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. She was born to John Peter and Marie Elizabeth (Meier) Benzel. She married Carl STRICKER, November 26, 1932, in Gering. Survivors include her sons, Ronald C. Stricker and David C. (Elaine) Stricker all of Scottsbluff, Roger L. (Kathy) Stricker of Cheyenne, Wyo.; daughter, Joyce (Harold) Kautz of Gering; daughter-in-law, Patricia Stricker of Mitchell; nine grandchildren, Bryon (Diane) Stricker of Frisco, Texas, Steve (Barb) Kautz of Scottsbluff, Jerry (Suzi) Stricker of Golden, Colo., Scott (Stephanie) Stricker of Dumas, Texas, Cindy (Ross) Keesee of Amarillo, Texas, Cory (Connie) Stricker of Amarillo, Texas, Jason Stricker, Misty Stricker, and Brandy Stricker all of Cheyenne, Wyo., 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Donald D. Stricker, daughter-in-law Donna L. Stricker, sister, Elizabeth Propp and brothers, Reinholdt, Carl and Ben Benzel.

BENZEL, Helen
b. 28 Nov 1921 - Mitchell Valley Area - Nebraska
d. 6 Feb 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - StarHerald Newspaper -02/07/2006
Graveside service at the Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Carl Peter and Anna Elizabeth (Bott) Benzel, the second of seven children. Survivors include her sisters, Luci Lupher of Minatare, and Rachel Gross of Vacaville, Calif.; brother, Harold Benzel and his wife, Gloria of La Pine, Ore., and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, brother, Milroy Benzel, and sisters, Dorothy Schmunk and Carrie Thomas.

BENZEL, Wilma Bernice
b. 12 Jun 1918 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 28 May 20905 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 31 May 2005
Inurnment at Sunset Memorial Park. Daughter of Henry and Eva (Niederhaus) Benzel.. On May 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Earl LISSMAN at Riverton, Wyo. Wilma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ed Batt of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Denese and Rocky Snyder of Scottsbluff, and Corey and Dana Batt of Mitchell; five great-grandchildren Kaylee and Austyn Snyder, and Shelby, Sydnee and Savannah Batt; four sisters, Elsie Pratt of Oregon, Clara Schmick and Nadine Ditter, both of Arizona, and Violet Lewis of Scottsbluff; brothers Ben Benzel of Scottsbluff and Sam Benzel of Texas; nieces and nephews. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three sisters.

BERENS, Elmer A.
B. abt 1924
D. 13 Nov 2001
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, November 15,2001
Survivors: sons, Samuel, Roy and Karl; daughters, Connie Dinkel, Vickie Dreiling, Pamela Clark; brothers, Ben of Great Bend, Victor of Quinter; sisters, Theckla Haas of Hays, Irene Dinkel of Victoria.

BERG, David
b. 31 Mar 1904, Buhler
d. 28 Oct 1987, Charlotte, Michigan
From Hutchinson News
He married Julia SMITH. Survivors: wife; sons, Kevin and David Berg; daughters, Diana Dye, Dixie Berg; sisters, Clara White, Charlotte, Helen Acklely, Hutchinson, Emma Britain, Charlotte.

BERG, Esther
b. 26 Mar 1911, Herrington, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 1990, McPherson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Christ and Susie Wunch Berg. On June 23, 1928, she married Henry HUBER, Sr. He died Dec. 24, 1964. She later married Nelf Reuben PATRICK on Oct. 23, 1977, at Lindsborg. He died July 9, 1989. Survivors include: three sons, Henry Huber Jr., Howard R. Huber,; Raymond Dale Huber; two daughters, Deloris M. Nutter; Norma N. Peterson; a stepson, Richard Patrick; a stepdaughter, Barbara Albrecht; a brother, Reuben Berg, Herrington; three sisters, Leah Barrett, Marie Willis, Lydia Frances.

BERG, Esther
b. 4 Nov 1905 - Durham, Kansas
d. 6 May 1992 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Survivors include her husband, Lester (KLINE) of Hillsboro; two sons, Howard L. of Herington and Donald D. of Nickerson; two sisters, Lillie Kliever of Canton and Florine Rogers of McPherson; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery.

BERG, Harold Edward
b. 4 Mar 1923 - Marion, Kansas
d. 26 Feb 1996 - Wichita, Kansas
Newspaper Clipping
He was the son of Godfrey and Rachel (Schick) Berg. He was united in marriage to Dorothy J. SMITH of Tampa on March 9, 1946, at Newton. The couple had five children.. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, David F. and Henry H; daughters, Sherry L. Axsom, M/Sgt. Carol S. Berg, and Laura F.; brother, Wilbur of Marion; sisters, Eleanor Allen of Marion an Doris Jones of Sacramento, Calif.. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.

BERG, Susan
b. abt 1840
d. 10 May 1920 - WaKeeney, Kansas
Newspaper Clipping - Collyer Advance
She was the mother of Jacob Riffel and Mrs.Lutz. Additional information - Maiden name is Susanna Berg - First marriage - Schick. Second marriage - Riffel. Mother of John Frederick Schick, Charlotte Luck, Jacob Riffel.

BERG, Walter
b. 9 Sep 1886 - Newton, Kansas
d. abt 1975 - Topeka, Kansas
He married Olindas BECKER Dec 16, 1912 at Russell. She died July 29, 1971. He was a retired minister. Survivors are two sons, Arthur, Lubbock, Tex.; Dr. Kenneth, Hartford,Conn.; 4 daughters Violetta, Topeka; Mrs. LaVerda Johnston, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Eulela Harmon, Tecumseh, and Mrs. Helen Long, Wichita; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

BERGER, Barbara E.
b. 11 Apr 1899, Halstead
d. 2 Apr 1992, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of John and Catherine Stahlheber Berger. On May 20, 1920, she married Charles BURLINGAME at Hutchinson. He died April 1964. Survivors include: two sons, Charles H. and Loren D.; a daughter, Eileen Williams.

BERGMAN, Peter
b. 2 Oct 1887 - Woodson County, Kansas
d. 1 Jun 1989 - Osborne, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
In 1922, he was married to Mae STOSILOPF of Hoisington, KS. To this union two children were born: a daughter, Maxine Scheurman of rural Otis; and a son, John, of Osborne, KS. His wife Mae died in July 1930. In 1938, he was married to Beatrice Keil of Galatia, KS. To them three sons were born: Paul, of Hastings, NE; Dean of Lincoln, NE; and Robert, who preceded him in death in 1965 while serving in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; three sons; 10 grandchildren and many gt. grandchildren; a half-brother and 2 half-sisters. Interment in Russell City Cemetery.

BERGNER, Nicholas M.
b. abt 1971
d. Jan 2002
From Manitowoc Herald Times paper.
Son of Donna (Jay Salinas) Neuwirth and Jim (Mary) Bergner; dear brother of Max and Alex; cherished grandson of Julie (the late Woodrow) Bergner and the late Thelma and Irving Neuwirth; great-grandson of Lona Davis. He will be missed by his uncles and aunts: Jeff Neuwirth, Kay Fred) Yates, Tom (Theresa) Bergner, Jane (Randy) Strauss, and Mary (Gary) Klein.

BERKSHIRE, Norma
b. 16 Jan 1927 - Hays Center, Nebraska
d. 22 Dec 2003 - Longmont, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado - 12-27-03
Born to Ora and Alice Edith (Wilson) Berkshire. On Jan. 21, 1945, she married Arthur "Art" ADLER, SR. in Longmont. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Berkshire. Mrs. Adler is survived by her husband of Longmont; two sons, Art Adler Jr. and his wife Linda of Longmont and Rick Adler and his wife Rochelle of Longmont; three daughters, Darlene Sterkel and her husband Duane of Longmont, Jeanne Lovan and her husband Frank of Fort Collins and Bonnie Morgan and her husband Bill of Longmont; a sister, Dorothy Reed of California. Interment in Foothills Gardens of Memory.

BERNDT, Amelia
b. 4 Nov 1887, Kutter, Russia
d. May 1982, Rush County, Kansas
From Obituary
She married Henry SCHEUERMAN Jan. 23, 1908, in Bison. He died Jan. 22, 1971. Survivors include four sons: Alvin, Otis; Roy, Hays; Floyd, Alva,Okla.; and Ralph, Lakewood, Colo. one sister, Mary Moore, Meade.

BERNHARDT, Alvin B.
b. 28 Jan 1922 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 17 April 2002 - Tampa, Kansas
From Salina Journal - April 19, 2002
Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Tampa; a son, Jim; a daughter, Laurel Acklin; three sisters, Verla Cott of Salina, Alvina Skibbe of Newton and Helen Turner of Augusta. Burial will be in Strassburg Cemetery, rural Marion.

BERNHARDT, David
b. 17 Jul 1888 - Russia
d. May 1946 - Centerville, WI
From Sheboygan Press, WI May 1946.
Internment was made in Manitowoc cemetery. Mr. Bernhardt was born in Russia; 17 July 1888 and came to the USA in 1911, one year after his marriage to Miss Marie DIEIZ. Survivors include his wife; one son, Harold and three grandchildren.

BERNHARDT - Freda
b. 21 Aug 1911 - Hershey, Nebraska
d. 25 Jan 2005 - David City, Nebraska
Inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Jacob and Katherine (Kamerzell) Bernhardt. She married Paul BEEMAN on November 4, 1939 in Scottsbluff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Kenneth and Garlyn Beeman of Shelby, NE; granddaughters: Darla Andersen of Lincoln, NE and Darci Fanning of Eagle, NE; great grandchildren: Josie and Wyatt Fanning of Eagle, NE and Blake and Krista Andersen of Lincoln, NE; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Her parents, husband Paul, 3 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death.

BERNHARDT, Golda
b. 19 Sep 1916 - Dawson, Nebraska
d. 27 Feb 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 28 Feb 2007
Interment in the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Golda was born on a farm south of Dawson, Neb., Sept. 19, 1916, to Frank and Cora (Foster) Bernhardt. She had three sisters, Hazel, Alice and Mary Ann. Golda married Don Cummins Aug. 31, 1935 at Hiawatha, Kan. A son, Donald Eugene Cummins was born Jan 19, 1939. A second son, Richard Lee Cummins was born Sept. 26, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Don CUMMINS of Scottsbluff; sons, Gene and his wife Shirley Cummins of Scottsbluff and Rich and his wife Sandie Cummins of Gering; grandchildren, Christine and her husband Ken Reeves of Arvada, Colo., Tammy and her husband Blake Wollman of Rock Springs, Wyo., Rick Cummins of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Dianna Butcher of Gering; four great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Hanny of Gering and Mary Ann Novak of Chantilly, W.V. Her parents and a sister Alice Burgess preceded her in death.

BERNHARDT, Hannah
b. 17 May 1915 - Pilsen, Kansas
d. 24 Jun 1997 - McPherson, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex (KELLER) in 1972; and a son, Darrell, in 1972. Survivors include a son, Ronald of Lawrence; four daughters, Darlene Payne of Wichita, Rosalene Lawrence of Bozrah, Conn., Judy Sommerfeld of Durham and Myra Chappel of Colstrip, Mont.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Tampa Lutheran Cemetery

BERNHARDT, Harold A., Sr.
b. 16 Apr 1919 - Milwaukee, WI
d . 15 Mar 1972- Milwaukee, WI
From Sheboygan Press 16 March 1972.
Harold A. BERNHARDT Sr, 52, of 1416 Erie Ave, a US Army veteran of WWII who
served in Italy and Germany, died Thursday night at Wood Veterans Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born in Milwaukee, April 16, 1919, son of the late David and Marie BERNHARDT. On 9 Sept 1929 he married Gladys DERARSKE of Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Betty Lou) NIMMER and Mrs. Robert (Joanne) RAATZ, both of Sheboygan; four sons, Harold Jr, David, Daniel and Richard, all of Sheboygan; and eight grandchildren. . Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.

BERNHARDT, Irene
b. 21 Aug 1916 - Pilsen, Kansas
d. 6 Jun 1995 - Herington, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector - June 7, 1995, Glenn Mueller Collection
Burial in Lewis Cem. Daughter of George and Marie Meier Bernhardt. On Oct. 10, 1937, she married Harry HANSCHU. He survives.A daughter, Marilyn Hammar, died in 1988, and a grandson, Monte, also preceded her in death. Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Karen Karber, Gypsum; and LaVera Sandidge, Kansas City, mO; a son, Lyle Hanschu, Lost Springs; a brother, Herbert Bernhardt, Lyons; a sister, Hannah Keller, Canton; 10 grandchildren; and 4 gt. grandchildren.

BERNHARDT, Marie
b. 7 Jun 1903 - Golga (sic), Russia
d. 9 Sep 2002 - Enterprise, Kansas
She was born June 7, 1903, in Golga, Russia, the daughter of Gotfried and Susanna Bernhardt. She married Dan RIFFEL on Nov. 6, 1921, at Ramona. He died in 1989. Mrs. Riffel also was preceded in death by a son, Verl Riffel, in 1998, and a granddaughter. Survivors include two daughters, Verda Gay and Shirley Klein, both of Abilene; a sister, Rachel Lais, Wichita; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Enterprise.

BERNHARDT, Milda H.
b. 1 Oct 1917 - Pilsen, Kansas
d. 30 May 2005 - Marion, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - June 2, 2005
Daughter of Godfrey and Julia (Herbel) Bernhardt. On Oct. 5, 1943, she married Glen KRAUTER at Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four brothers, the Rev. Harvey Bernhardt, Robert Bernhardt, Godfrey (Barney) Bernhardt, and Ted Bernhardt; and three sisters, Olga Lewellen, Martha Grosse, and Leona Pierce. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Adeline Bernhardt of Tampa and Clara Bernhardt of Anacortes, Wash.; four nephews; and four nieces. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

BERNHARDT, Nettie
b. 21 Jan 1910 - Frank, Russia
d. 6 Jun 2001 - Denver, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colo. - June 7, 2001
Daughter of Adam and Amelia (Wilhelm) Bernhardt. On July 29, 1928, she married Henry FREAUFF in Johnstown. He died Sept. 23, 1973. Survivors are two daughters, Dorothy Meininger and Dona Reichert; a son, Gerald Freauff; two sisters, Pauline Bergschneider of Maryland and Florine Lebo of Loveland; five brothers, Albert, Leonard and Ted Bernhardt,
all of Loveland, Harold Bernhardt of Broken Bow, Neb., and Victor Bernhardt of Windsor. A son, Laverne, three brothers, Carl, Adam and Arthur Bernhardt, and two grandsons, Ronald and Donald Meininger, are deceased. . Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

BERNHARDT, Randy Alan
b. 18 Aug 1955 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 1 Jan 2007 - Minatare, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 4 Jan 2007
Randy was born Aug. 18, 1955, in Scottsbluff to Victor and Eleanor (Brening) Bernhardt. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jane Bernhardt; sons, Brian (Tanya) Bernhardt and their sons, Brandon and Timothy, Ron Bernhardt all of Minatare; brothers Dick Bernhardt, Jerry Bernhardt all of Bayard, Leroy (Pat) Bernhardt of Scottsbluff; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Chet (Barb) Jacobs of Scottsbluff; brother-in-laws, Rex White and Randy White all of California; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene (Louise) White of Scottsbluff. His parents and baby brother Eddie preceded him in death.

BERNHARDT, Scott Allan
b. 19 Aug 1962 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 24 Aug 2005 - Omaha, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Aug 2005
Son of Melvin and Bonnie (Palmer) Bernhardt. He is survived by his parents Melvin and Bonnie Bernhardt of Mitchell; sister and brother-in-law Heidi and John Pedersen of Mitchell; grandmother Mary Bernhardt of Wiggins, Colo.; nieces Amber Meisner of Scottsbluff, Keisha Holten and nephew Caedon Holten both of Mitchell; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandparents, George Bernhardt, Orvin and Florence Palmer, preceded him in death.

BERNHARDT, Theodore H.
B. 19 Jul 1919 - Marion County, Kansas
D. 2 Oct 2000 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include his wife, Adeline of Tampa; a son, Barney; a daughter, Kathy Hubbard; a brother, the Rev. Harvey of Anacortes, Wash.; a sister, Milda Krauter of Peabody; four grandchildren. Burial will be in Tampa Lutheran Cemetery.

BERNHART, Maria
b. 1896 - Frank, Saratov
d. 24 Jun 1923 - Billings, Montana
From Heritage View - 27 March 1997
Maria Bernhardt nee Bernhart born in 1896 in Frank, Saratov. Died 24 June 1923. Buried 27 June 1923, Billings, Montana. Married Heinrich BERNHART in 1916. 4 Children (1 son, 3 daughters). Survivors: husband, 1 son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 4 sisters.

BERNHART, Mollie
b. 18 June 1902 - At Sea
d. 20 Apr 1995 - Herington, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, Fred (KELLER), died in 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Stilwell of White City; two brothers, Donald Keller of Wichita and William Keller of Visalia, Calif.; a sister, Elizabeth Kimble of Herington; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

BERNIER, Edna Alice
b. 24 Mar 1904 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
d. 15 Dec 1970 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, February 22, 1971, page 7
Survivors: Husband, Jake D. REISWIG; Daughter, Mrs. Nancy LUNA; a grandchild; 3 sisters: Mrs. Grace PARSONS, Mrs. Goldie HILL, Mrs. Eleanor CURRIER; 2 brothers: Louie and Alvin BERNIER

BERNSTORF, Esther Emma
b. 26 Dec 1899, Rice County
d. 25 Oct 1995, Ellsworth
From Great Bend Tribune - October 27,1995
Dau of Herman and Agnes Riemann Bernstorf. In April, 1926, she married Walter T. MURRAY. Survivors include: two sons, Melvin and Walter L.; one daughter, Mildred Marston; one sister, Grace Nation, Fort Morgan, Colo.

BERQUIST, Mrs. Ardon (HAHN)
(Obituary):
Mrs. Ardon Berquist [Note. Her first name is unknown. Ardon was her husband's name], died May 1966? at the Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Nov. 15, 1919 at Galatia, she married Ardon Berquist April 14, 1951, in Galatia. She survived by the widower; two sons, Kent and Craig; one daughter, Paula; father, John Haun, and his wife, Elizabeth, Galatia; two brothers, Dr. Richard Haun, Lawrence, and Milton Haun, Schenectady, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Bernie Gunn, Overland Park, Mrs. Elsie Blackwood, Hoisington; Miss Doris Haun, Denver.

BERRINGER, Rosina
b. 28 Nov 1893 - Ksharkia, Russia
d. 4 May 1978 - Greeley, Colorado
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
Rosina FLOHR - b 28 Nov 1893 Ksharkia, Russia Christian & Magdalina BERRINGER
d 4 May 1978 Eventide of Greeley CO - m George WOLF 1915 Eureka SD dsd 1918
m William SCHULZ 14 Jun 1919 Eureka dcd 1967; m Wm FLOHR 22 Dec 1956 Greeley dcd 1971. USA 1903 to NDakota 1916 SoDakota farm; Kansas, Greeley1948. Eventide since Aug 1975. Survivors 2sons Ruben SCHULZ of Gila Bend AZ, Ben SCHULZ Vancouver WA; stepson, Adam SCHULZ Vancouver; three daugh Mrs Bill (IdaWOLF) Isernhagen Fort Collins, Mrs Adam (EmmaWOLF) BRUNTZ of Evans, Mrs Oliver (Clara SCHULZ) KNAUB of LaSalle; 4 stepdau Lydia MILLER of Loveland, Emma SCHRITTER of Burlington, Christina BENTZ and Amelia GAUB of Waashington, 13 grandchildren; two children deceased. Sunset Memorial Gardens.

BERRY, Anna G.
b. 18 Apr 1914, Ellis County, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 1999, Logan County, Kansas
Parents were Bertrue Justin and Florence Hilda (Balls) Berry. She married Fred Mast SCHERTZ on July 4, 1937, in WaKeeney. He died Jan. 14, 1989. Survivors include two sons, Larry and Steve, a daughter, Sharon Stramel; a brother, Vernon Berry, Winona; a sister, Florence Schertz, Page City. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Wesley.

BERSCHAUER, Eva Lelia
b. 8 Feb 1917 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 16 Dec 2005 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, December 21, 2005, Hays Daily News - Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Born to Henry and Clara Maude (Twichel) Berschauer She married Raymond William Miller on Oct. 4, 1936, in Russell. He preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include three sons, Daniel of Sandwich, Ill., Jerry of Loveland and Stephen of Herington, Kan.; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

BERSCHAUER, Henry K.
b. 20 May 1898 - Saratov, Russia
d. 13 Dec 1978 - Russell, Kansas
He married Katherine BENDER on September 16, 1917, at Russell. Survivors: wife; son: Arthur, Los Angeles, CA; daughters: Mrs Lorraine Cross, LaCrosse; Mrs. Fern Tuzicka, Otis; Mrs. Marian Schultz, Russell; brother: Fred, Wichita; sisters: Mrs Lydia Schneider, Wichita; Tabea Berschauer, Augusta.

BERSCHAUER, John
b. 24 Nov 1906 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 4 Apr 1978 - WaKeeney, Kansas
Son of J. J. Berschauer & Anna Blehm. He married Olinda FLAGER on September 30, 1928. She survives. Other survivors include: daughters: Mrs Verlan (Evelyn) Parks, Mrs. Norman (LuLetta) Staats; brothers: Henry, Russell; Fred, Wichita; sisters: Mrs Lydia Schneider, Miss Tabea Berschauer, both Augusta.

BERSCHAUER, Marian Lucille
b. 15 Oct 1933 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, April 13, 2003
Daughter of Henry and Katherine (Bender) Berschauer. She married Willis L. SCHULTZ on Oct. 14, 1951, in Russell. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Scott and Shane, both of Russell; three daughters, Kim Kilian and Kori Sellens, both of Russell, and Kelly Jacobs, Hoisington; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

BERSCHAUER, Marie
Marriage Announcement
Daughter of Mrs. Clara Berschauer, Russell. married Corporal Homer BERKEY, son of Mr. F.G. Berkey, Russell.

BERTRAM, Esther
b. 17 Jul 1923 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 5 Aug 1005 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Aug 2006
Interment will be at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jeff Severson, Brad Severson, John Bertram, Bryan Averill, Mario Castro, Keith Turbitt and Trevor Benboe.
Survivors include her son, Ronald E. Bertram and his companion Kathy Hayes; daughters, Delores "Lori" and Ron Severson and Colleen Averill all of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Jeff Severson, Brad Severson, John Bertram, Erin and Keith Turbitt, Stephanie and Trevor Benboe, Bryan and Sarah Averill and Sarah and Mario Castro; great-grandchildren, Sam Severson, Hanna Severson, Courtney Severson, Isabella Castro, Brodie Turbitt, Christopher Benboe and Alyssa Averill; and brother, Albert L Hart of Gering. Preceding her in death was her husband, David BERTRAM, JR. whom she married November 18, 1944 in Harrisburg, Neb.; son, Roger Dale Bertram; parents, John Jacob and Eva Elizabeth Hart; sister, Lydia Schreiner; and son-in-law, Jonny Averill.

BESEL, Mrs. Jakob
b. 9 Jun 1868 - Alt-Hassenbach, Volga
d. Feb 1920 - Warden, Washington
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996 - DFP 23 Mar 1920 Nr 2391
Besel nee Propp born 9 June 1868, Alt-Hassenbach, Volga. Father, Johann Friedrich Propp. Died February 1920, Warden, Washington. Married Jacob BESEL on 6 June 1892. 6 Children. Survivors: husband, 4 children.

BESTHORN, Olinda M.
b. 25 Feb 1901, Holyrood
d. 16 Jun 1990, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Henry L. BURMEISTER Nov. 3, 1929, at Hollyrood. He died Jan. 22, 1934. Survivors include two sons: Henry P., and Louis C.; one daughter, Ellen; two brothers, Art Besthorn of Holyrood and Herman Besthorn of Great Bend; two sisters, Elsie Stoltenberg of Holyrood and Agnes Walton of Lyons.

BETTS, Gerald D.
b. 7 Feb 1948, Dorrance
d. 14 Nov 1981, Hays
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, November 15, 1981
Survivors: son, Bradley; mother, Georgenna Betts; brother, Gene; grandmother, Elsie Betts, Wilson.

BETTS, Imogene L.
b. 7 Oct 1921 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 2003 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 16, 2003
Daughter of Martin and Elsie Miller Betts. On Sept. 9, 1940, she married George GALLIART at Ellsworth. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, George L. Jr., Wilson; three brothers, LeeRoy, Russell, Edward, Gillette, Wyo., and Lester, Dorrance; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Athol and Marvin; and a sister, Verba. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson.

BETTS, Verba A.
b. 8 May 1925 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 21 Jan 1998 - Lincoln, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include her husband , LeRoy (GILMOUR) of Sylvan Grove, a stepson, Clair Gilmour of August; two daughters, Reba Carlisle Flegler of Russell and Rita Carlisle Brogdon of Cibolo, Texas; three step-daughters, Linda Schmidt of Esbon, Debi Elston of Oklahoma City and Tricia King of Wichita; four brothers, Athol Betts of Dorrance, Leroy Betts of Russell, Eddie Betts of Gillette, Wyo., and Lester "Butch" Betts of McCook, Neb.; a sister, Imogene Galliart of Wilson; nine grandsons and a great grandson. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

BETZ, Alex
b. abt 1894 - Russia
d. 24 Jul 1976 - Longmont, Colorado
From Glenn Mueller collection
He is survived by h is wife, Anna, whom he married in Longmont, Jan. 9, 1916.
Born in Russia, Betz came to the U.S. i n 1905 with his family. In addition to his wife, Mr. Betz is survived by two sons, Norman Betz of Northglenn and Albert Betz of Thornton, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry W. (Lydia) Herbst and Mrs. John E. (Eleanor) Weber, both of Greeley. Other survivors include three brothers, John Betz of Lyons, William Betz of Longmont, and Harry Betz of California; a sister, Mrs. Honw (Amelia) Kaiser of Greeley; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Three other brothers preceded him in death. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery.

BETZ, Chris
b. 27 Jan 1916 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 7 Jun 1992 - Wichita, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Wilson; a daughter, Maureen Bunker of Wilson; a son, Alan of Wilson; a sister, Minnie Herbel of Dorrance; a brother, Edward of Salina; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

BETZ, David
b. 26 Jan 1895 - Upper Werjanaydorrik, Russia
d. 8 June 1968 - Denver, Colorado
From Glenn Muller collection
Burial was at Crown Hill. He was born Jan. 26, 1895, in Upper Werjanaydorrik, Russia, and came to the United States 11 years later. On Nov. 11, 1926, in Denver he married the former Anne Elizabeth HEFFNER, who survives. Betz is survived by his widow, a son, Lawrence D. Betz of Denver; two brothers, Frederick Betz of Greeley, Colo. and William Betz of Denver, and two sisters, Mrs. Ana Betz and Mrs. Lydia Lasnick, both of Longmont.

BETZ, Edward R.
b. 19 Apr 1926 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 2006 - Salina, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Born to Anna Hilgenberg Betz and Dave Betz of Dorrance, Kansas. Ed met and was united in marriage to Hilda R. Heinze on May 28th, 1944. On May 28, 1944, they were blessed to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Ed is survived by his sister, Minnie Herbel, of Dorrance; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Hilda R. (Heinze) Betz, his parents, Dave and Anna Betz, and two brothers, Chris H. Betz and David M. Betz. In Loving Memory of Edward R. Betz - Organist Diane Nuestrom - Soloist Pam Michel.
Bearers - Alan Betz, Dennis Bunker, Loly Willson, Lester Betts, Alan Olds, Gary Wilson - Honorary Bearers: Richard Riley, Steve Heinze, Jeffrey Heinze, Ron Soeken, Michael Heinze, James Rusthon - Interment Wilson Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.

BETZ, Ida
b. 26 Aug 1895, Durham, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 1960, Stanton, Calif
Kirchenbote obituary
Parents were Jacob Betz and Elizabeth Geis. Ida married Heinrich Betz. Second marriage to Jakob Schneidmiller.

BETZ, Roy H.
b. 12 Feb 1924 - Redwing, Barton County, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 1996 - Wilson, Kansas
Son of Henry C. and Lena M. Hilgenberg Betz. On May 15, 1949, he married Virginia BORMAN, at Wilson.
Survivors include: widow; daughters: Audrey Hlaus, ; Denise Nation; brother: George, Russell; sister: Cora Smitherman, Englewood.

BETZOLT, Esther I.
b. 11 May 1928 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 11 Dec 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 14 Dec 2005
Graveside Memorial Services at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Jacob G. and Mary (Hoffman) Betzolt. She married Willard D. BAUER June 26, 1949, in Scottsbluff. Esther is survived by her husband, Willard D. Bauer; daughters, Debra and her husband Rodger Cornell of Scottsbluff and Diana and her husband, Tom Brennan of Aurora, Colo.; grandsons, Daniel, Terry and Sean Brennan, all of Aurora, Colo.; granddaughter, Summer Cornell Warner of Salem, Ore.; great-granddaughters, Tyler Jeanne Brennan, Breanna Mackenzie Brennan and Bailey James Brennan, all of Aurora and a sister and her husband, Ida and Henry Kuntz of Scottsbluff. Her parents, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

BEUKE, Ernestine M.
b. 1 Apr 1894, Chicago, Ill
d. 22 Feb1979, Moundridge
From Newspaper Clipping
She married William F. PFIZENMAYER Sept. 7, 1918, at Bremen, Germany. He died Oct. 27,1978. Survivors: daughters: Mrs. Erna Hartel, Dallas; Mrs. Joan Geist, Chicago; Mrs. Gretchen Kimble, Inman; Mrs. Hildy Smeby, Sycamore, Ill.

BEUTTEL, Lena J.
b. 30 May 1892 - Whiteside County, Illinois
d. 23 Dec 1984 - Hudson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Oscar H. TEICHMANN. He died in 1944. Survivors include two sons, Ellsworth "Bud", of Hudson, and Dwayne of Great Bend; one brother, Herman W. Beuttel of Wichita.

BEVINS, Brian "Tim"
b. 11 Jun 1941 - Minatare, Nebraska
d. 9 Oct 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE Starherald Newspaper - 10/14/2006
Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Tim was born June 11, 1941, in Minatare the son of Fred and Lydia (Sagel) Bevins. He married Judie GRASMICK April 29, 1960. Tim and Judie had three children, Lisa Sharee, Rory Marshall and Brian Timothy, II. Survivors include his parents Fred and Lydia Bevins of Scottsbluff; children, Lisa Pool and her husband Thorny, and Brian all from Minatare and Rory of New York; grandchildren, Alexis Milani, Austin Bevins and Blake Pool; and great-grandson, Eden Milani. Preceding him in death was his brother Rick Bevins.